Saddlebrooke, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Saddlebrooke, Pinal County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Saddlebrooke?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 197 days in the Southeast Pinal County including Kearny/Mammoth/Oracle forecast zone and Pinal County — the most common reported hazard around Saddlebrooke, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (102 days) and excessive heat (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 197 | Sep 2025 | Aug 13, 2007 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 102 | Oct 2025 | Sep 9, 2006 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 34 | Aug 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 22 | Oct 2025 | Jul 25, 2021 · $7.5 million damage |
| Wildfires | 11 | May 2025 | Apr 8, 2021 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Sep 2022 | Oct 21, 2000 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Mar 2023 | Feb 21, 2019 · $2,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Jul 18, 2016 · $50,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Southeast Pinal County including Kearny/Mammoth/Oracle forecast zone and Pinal County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Saddlebrooke get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Saddlebrooke, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oracle 2 Se weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Saddlebrooke?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 48 miles south-southeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Saddlebrooke | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 48 mi south-southeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 68 mi northwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 141 mi north | 16,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Saddlebrooke
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Saddlebrooke, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and October. The strongest was an F2 on July 28, 1994, which touched down about 15 miles southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 2, 2021, which touched down about 17 miles south of town.
Hail: 73 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 28, 2002.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Saddlebrooke's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Saddlebrooke radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Saddlebrooke, AZ?
KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 48 miles south-southeast. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Saddlebrooke?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Saddlebrooke the lowest scan from KEMX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Saddlebrooke free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Saddlebrooke, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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