South Komelik, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Komelik, Pima County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Komelik?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 426 days in the Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells forecast zone and Pima County — the most common reported hazard around South Komelik, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (357 days) and excessive heat (105 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 426 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 2024 · $25 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 357 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2008 · 3 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 105 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 2023 · 12 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 66 | Jul 2025 | Aug 14, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 37 | Jul 2025 | Sep 7, 2012 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 8 | Jul 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 · $10,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Sep 2023 | Jun 17, 2003 · $66 million damage |
| Dust storms | 6 | Aug 2025 | — |
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 Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells forecast zone and Pima County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South Komelik get?
A normal year brings about 1.9 inches of snow to South Komelik, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sasabe 7 Nw weather station 12.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 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 South Komelik?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 68 miles east. 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 South Komelik | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 68 mi east | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 109 mi north | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KYUX Yuma, AZ | 177 mi west-northwest | 23,800 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 South Komelik
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of South Komelik. The strongest was an F0 on June 17, 1974, which touched down about 22 miles east-northeast 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 1, 2005.
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 South Komelik'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.
South Komelik radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Komelik, AZ?
KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 68 miles east. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near South Komelik?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over South Komelik the lowest scan from KEMX is about 5,500 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for South Komelik 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 South Komelik, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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