Valentine, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Valentine, Mohave County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Valentine?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 294 days in the Northwest Deserts forecast zone and Mohave County — the most common reported hazard around Valentine, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (166 days) and flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 294 | Nov 2025 | Jul 24, 2007 · 2 deaths · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 166 | Aug 2025 | Aug 25, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 29 | Aug 2025 | Dec 21, 2010 · $4.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 26 | Jun 2024 | Aug 22, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 3 | Sep 2022 | Jul 17, 2021 · $5,000 damage |
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 Northwest Deserts forecast zone and Mohave County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Valentine?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 73 miles west-northwest. 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 Valentine | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 73 mi west-northwest | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 150 mi east-southeast | 18,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 159 mi north-northeast | 19,900 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 Valentine
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Valentine. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F0 on August 8, 1972, which touched down about 15 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 24, 2020, which touched down about 15 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 11, 1999.
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 Valentine'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.
Valentine radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Valentine, AZ?
KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 73 miles west-northwest. KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ) is 150 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Valentine flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 294 days in the Northwest Deserts forecast zone and Mohave County; the deadliest was on July 24, 2007, with 2 deaths. 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 Valentine 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 Valentine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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