St. Johns, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for St. Johns, Apache County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits St. Johns?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 104 days in the Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County forecast zone and Apache County — the most common reported hazard around St. Johns, mostly in April and March. Next come flash flooding (73 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 104 | Apr 2026 | Mar 31, 1999 · $3,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 73 | Aug 2024 | Sep 14, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 16 | Sep 2025 | Jul 30, 2012 · $4,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jun 2017 | — |
| Dust storms | 5 | Apr 2013 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Sep 2013 | Sep 20, 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 Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County forecast zone and Apache County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does St. Johns get?
A normal year brings about 6.2 inches of snow to St. Johns, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Saint Johns weather station 1.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover St. Johns?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 104 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over St. Johns | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 104 mi west | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 152 mi east-northeast | 18,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 156 mi west-southwest | 19,300 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 St. Johns
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of St. Johns. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F0 on July 16, 2005, which touched down about 13 miles west of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 4, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on April 7, 2002.
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 St. Johns'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.
St. Johns radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to St. Johns, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 104 miles west. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 152 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in St. Johns?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over St. Johns the lowest scan from KFSX is about 10,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for St. Johns 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 St. Johns, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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