Theba, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Theba, Maricopa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Theba?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 376 days in the Gila Bend forecast zone and Maricopa County — the most common reported hazard around Theba, mostly in August and July. Next come flash flooding (219 days) and lightning casualties & damage (56 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 376 | Nov 2025 | Jul 14, 2001 · 1 death · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 219 | Nov 2025 | Mar 28, 1998 · 3 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 56 | Oct 2025 | Jul 27, 1999 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 51 | Nov 2025 | Apr 1, 2023 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 38 | Jun 2024 | Sep 10, 2021 · 1 death |
| Dust storms | 7 | Jul 2024 | — |
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 Gila Bend forecast zone and Maricopa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Theba?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWA (Phoenix, AZ), about 75 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 Theba | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 75 mi east-northeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KYUX Yuma, AZ | 107 mi west-southwest | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 150 mi east-southeast | 18,100 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 Theba
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Theba, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F3 on August 4, 1957, which passed about 19 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on July 14, 1995, which touched down about 10 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on August 24, 2010.
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 Theba'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.
Theba radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Theba, AZ?
KIWA (Phoenix, AZ), about 75 miles east-northeast. KYUX (Yuma, AZ) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Theba?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Theba the lowest scan from KIWA is about 6,300 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Theba 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 Theba, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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