Tusayan, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tusayan, Coconino County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tusayan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 203 days in the Grand Canyon Country forecast zone and Coconino County — the most common reported hazard around Tusayan, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 203 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 1997 · 11 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 43 | Oct 2025 | Jul 30, 2010 · $40,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 28 | Jun 2024 | Jul 17, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 21 | Jul 2020 | May 24, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Oct 2025 | Jul 23, 2013 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 17 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jun 2023 | — |
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 Grand Canyon Country forecast zone and Coconino County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tusayan get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Tusayan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grand Canyon Np 2 weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 2.2 | 8.0 | 12.9 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 2.8 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Tusayan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 109 miles south-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 Tusayan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 109 mi south-southeast | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 120 mi north-northwest | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 156 mi west | 19,400 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 Tusayan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tusayan. Most came in April and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 24, 1958, which touched down about 3 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 16, 2008, which touched down about 15 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.25-inch hail on June 28, 1962.
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 Tusayan'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.
Tusayan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tusayan, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 109 miles south-southeast. KICX (Cedar City, UT) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tusayan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tusayan the lowest scan from KFSX is about 10,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Tusayan 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 Tusayan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Williams, AZ radar 49 mi
- Flagstaff, AZ radar 60 mi