Steamboat, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Steamboat, Apache County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Steamboat?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 73 days in the Black Mesa Area forecast zone and Apache County — the most common reported hazard around Steamboat, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (23 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 73 | Aug 2024 | Sep 14, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 16 | Sep 2025 | Jul 30, 2012 · $4,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Oct 2025 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Oct 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Jun 2020 | Jul 21, 2019 · $9.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Sep 2013 | Sep 20, 2013 · 1 death |
| Dust storms | 4 | Apr 2014 | — |
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 Black Mesa Area forecast zone and Apache County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Steamboat?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 111 miles southwest. 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 Steamboat | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 111 mi southwest | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 175 mi east-southeast | 23,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 199 mi south-southwest | 29,000 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 Steamboat
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Steamboat. Most came in October. The strongest was an EF0 on October 20, 2015, which passed about 8 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on June 28, 2024.
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 Steamboat'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.
Steamboat radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Steamboat, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 111 miles southwest. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 175 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Steamboat?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Steamboat the lowest scan from KFSX is about 11,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Steamboat 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 Steamboat, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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