Shonto, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shonto, Navajo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shonto?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 95 days in the Black Mesa Area forecast zone and Navajo County — the most common reported hazard around Shonto, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (25 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 95 | Sep 2025 | Aug 11, 2022 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 25 | Oct 2025 | Mar 22, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Sep 2025 | Apr 23, 1997 · $6,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 10 | Jun 2020 | Jul 21, 2019 · $9.0 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Oct 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2013 | Jul 19, 2013 · 1 death |
| Dust storms | 4 | Apr 2014 | — |
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 Black Mesa Area forecast zone and Navajo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Shonto get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Shonto, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Betatakin weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.2 | 7.2 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Shonto?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 140 miles west-northwest. 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 Shonto | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 140 mi west-northwest | 16,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 142 mi south-southwest | 16,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 217 mi northeast | 33,600 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 Shonto
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shonto. The strongest was an F0 on October 18, 2005, which passed about 8 miles east of town.
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 Shonto'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.
Shonto radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shonto, AZ?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 140 miles west-northwest. KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shonto?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shonto the lowest scan from KICX is about 16,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Shonto 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 Shonto, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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