Scenic, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Scenic, Mohave County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Scenic?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 294 days in the Northwest Plateau forecast zone and Mohave County — the most common reported hazard around Scenic, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (166 days) and flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 294 | Nov 2025 | Jul 24, 2007 · 2 deaths · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 166 | Aug 2025 | Aug 25, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 29 | Aug 2025 | Dec 21, 2010 · $4.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 26 | Jun 2024 | Aug 22, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2025 | Jul 2, 2023 · 1 death |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2014 | Apr 28, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Feb 2015 | Dec 7, 2013 · $10,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 3 | Sep 2022 | Jul 17, 2021 · $5,000 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 Northwest Plateau forecast zone and Mohave County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Scenic?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 84 miles northeast. 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 Scenic | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 84 mi northeast | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 90 mi south-southwest | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 220 mi southeast | 34,400 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 Scenic
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Scenic. The strongest was an F0 on April 26, 1994, which passed about 23 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 21, 2022, which touched down about 22 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 6, 1995.
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 Scenic'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.
Scenic radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Scenic, AZ?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 84 miles northeast. KESX (Las Vegas, NV) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Scenic?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Scenic the lowest scan from KICX is about 7,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Scenic 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 Scenic, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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