Tonalea, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tonalea, Coconino County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tonalea?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 203 days in the Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward forecast zone and Coconino County — the most common reported hazard around Tonalea, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (43 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 203 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 1997 · 11 deaths |
| Flooding | 43 | Oct 2025 | Jul 30, 2010 · $40,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 28 | Jun 2024 | Jul 17, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Mar 2023 | Jan 12, 1997 · 2 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Oct 2025 | Jul 23, 2013 · 2 deaths |
| Wildfires | 16 | Aug 2002 | May 24, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | May 2022 | — |
| Dust storms | 6 | Mar 2016 | — |
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 Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward forecast zone and Coconino County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Tonalea?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 121 miles south. 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 Tonalea | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 121 mi south | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 137 mi northwest | 15,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 213 mi south | 32,600 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 Tonalea
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tonalea, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October. The strongest was an EF3 on October 6, 2010, which passed about 25 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 18, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 2, 1965.
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 Tonalea'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.
Tonalea radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tonalea, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 121 miles south. KICX (Cedar City, UT) is 137 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tonalea?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tonalea the lowest scan from KFSX is about 13,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Tonalea 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 Tonalea, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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