Sedona, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sedona, Yavapai County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sedona?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 201 days in the Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons forecast zone and Yavapai County — the most common reported hazard around Sedona, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (105 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 201 | Jun 2026 | Nov 18, 2025 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Aug 2025 | Aug 23, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Feb 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 22 | Mar 2023 | Jan 21, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Aug 2018 | Aug 18, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 6 | Sep 2011 | — |
| Wildfires | 5 | May 2014 | May 20, 2014 · $7.0 million damage |
| High winds | 4 | Dec 2021 | — |
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 Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons forecast zone and Yavapai County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sedona get?
A normal year brings about 77 inches of snow to Sedona, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mund'S Park weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (21.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 3.9 | 11.2 | 21.9 | 17.7 | 15.1 | 6.4 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Sedona?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 39 miles east-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 Sedona | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 39 mi east-southeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 109 mi south | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 184 mi west-northwest | 25,500 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 Sedona
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sedona, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and August. The strongest was an EF3 on October 6, 2010, which passed about 14 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on October 6, 2010, which passed about 11 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 76 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on October 6, 2010.
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 Sedona'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.
Sedona radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sedona, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 39 miles east-southeast. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sedona?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sedona the lowest scan from KFSX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sedona 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 Sedona, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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