Tuba City, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tuba City, Coconino County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tuba City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 203 days in the Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County forecast zone and Coconino County — the most common reported hazard around Tuba City, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (85 days) and flooding (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 203 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 1997 · 11 deaths |
| High winds | 85 | May 2025 | Feb 15, 2006 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 44 | Oct 2025 | Jul 30, 2010 · $40,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 28 | Jun 2024 | Jul 17, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Oct 2025 | Jul 23, 2013 · 2 deaths |
| Dust storms | 17 | Jun 2021 | Apr 5, 2010 · $60,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 17 | Feb 2014 | May 24, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Feb 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 Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County forecast zone and Coconino County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Tuba City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 107 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 Tuba City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 107 mi south | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 135 mi northwest | 15,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 197 mi south | 28,600 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 Tuba City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tuba City, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and August. The strongest was an EF3 on October 6, 2010, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 18, 2024, which touched down about 2 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 16, 2012.
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 Tuba City'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.
Tuba City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tuba City, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 107 miles south. KICX (Cedar City, UT) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tuba City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tuba City the lowest scan from KFSX is about 10,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Tuba City 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 Tuba City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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