Sunwest, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sunwest, La Paz County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sunwest?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 82 days in the Central La Paz forecast zone and La Paz County — the most common reported hazard around Sunwest, mostly in August and September. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days) and excessive heat (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 82 | Sep 2025 | Oct 22, 2000 · 1 death · $7.2 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 45 | Jun 2024 | Jul 11, 2023 · 7 deaths |
| Dust storms | 8 | Aug 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2024 | Jan 22, 2010 · $5.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2009 | Jul 2, 2009 · $12,000 damage |
| Avalanches | 1 | Aug 2022 | — |
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 Central La Paz forecast zone and La Paz County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sunwest?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWA (Phoenix, AZ), about 103 miles east-southeast. 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 Sunwest | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 103 mi east-southeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KYUX Yuma, AZ | 108 mi southwest | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 142 mi east-northeast | 16,600 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 Sunwest
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Sunwest since 1950.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 7, 1997.
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 Sunwest'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.
Sunwest radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sunwest, AZ?
KIWA (Phoenix, AZ), about 103 miles east-southeast. KYUX (Yuma, AZ) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Sunwest flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 82 days in the Central La Paz forecast zone and La Paz County; the deadliest was on October 22, 2000, with 1 death. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Sunwest 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 Sunwest, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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