Spring Valley, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spring Valley, Yavapai County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spring Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 201 days in the Yavapai County Valleys and Basins forecast zone and Yavapai County — the most common reported hazard around Spring Valley, 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 | Jan 2024 | Mar 10, 2006 · 3 deaths |
| Flooding | 25 | Mar 2023 | Jan 21, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 14 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Aug 2018 | Aug 18, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Debris flows | 3 | Jul 2011 | Jul 11, 2011 · $10,000 damage |
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 Yavapai County Valleys and Basins forecast zone and Yavapai County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Spring Valley get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Spring Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cordes weather station 2.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 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 Spring Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 57 miles east-northeast. 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 Spring Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 57 mi east-northeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 78 mi south-southeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 181 mi west-northwest | 24,700 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 Spring Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spring Valley. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F1 on November 2, 1959, which touched down about 22 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 48 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 28, 1995.
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 Spring Valley'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.
Spring Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spring Valley, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 57 miles east-northeast. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spring Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spring Valley the lowest scan from KFSX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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