Snowflake, AZ Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Snowflake, Navajo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Snowflake?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 95 days in the Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County forecast zone and Navajo County — the most common reported hazard around Snowflake, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (92 days) and flooding (26 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Flash flooding95Sep 2025Aug 11, 2022 · $30,000 damage
High winds92May 2026Mar 31, 1999 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage
Flooding26Oct 2025Mar 22, 2023 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms22Apr 2025Mar 20, 2000 · 5 deaths
Dust storms21Feb 2023—
Damaging thunderstorm winds21Sep 2025Apr 23, 1997 · $6,000 damage
Wildfires7Jun 2006—
Excessive heat6Jun 2017—

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 Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County forecast zone and Navajo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Snowflake get?

A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Snowflake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Snowflake weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.5 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.31.24.52.32.02.10.50.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Snowflake?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 63 miles west. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over SnowflakeView
KFSX
Flagstaff, AZ		63 mi west4,900 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KIWA
Phoenix, AZ		124 mi southwest13,500 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KEMX
Tucson, AZ		184 mi south25,500 ftLimited — 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 Snowflake

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Snowflake. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F0 on September 16, 2001, which passed about 2 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 26, 2024, which touched down about 10 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 9 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 Snowflake'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.

Snowflake radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Snowflake, AZ?

KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 63 miles west. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Snowflake?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Snowflake the lowest scan from KFSX is about 4,900 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Snowflake 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 Snowflake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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