Show Low, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Show Low, Navajo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Show Low?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 95 days in the White Mountains forecast zone and Navajo County — the most common reported hazard around Show Low, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (92 days) and high winds (63 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 95 | Sep 2025 | Aug 11, 2022 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 92 | Mar 2025 | Jan 3, 2005 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 63 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 25 | Oct 2025 | Mar 22, 2023 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Sep 2025 | Apr 23, 1997 · $6,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 14 | May 2021 | Jun 1, 2011 · $58 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Dec 2022 | Jan 1, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2013 | Jul 19, 2013 · 1 death |
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 White Mountains forecast zone and Navajo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Show Low get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Show Low, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Show Low Ap weather station 1.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.9 | 5.4 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 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 Show Low?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 69 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 Show Low | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 69 mi west-northwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 115 mi southwest | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 167 mi south-southwest | 21,700 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 Show Low
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Show Low. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F0 on September 16, 2001, which passed about 16 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 26, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 15 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 31, 1955.
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 Show Low'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.
Show Low radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Show Low, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 69 miles west-northwest. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Show Low?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Show Low the lowest scan from KFSX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Show Low 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 Show Low, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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