Wellton, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wellton, Yuma County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wellton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Gila River Valley forecast zone and Yuma County — the most common reported hazard around Wellton, mostly in August and September. Next come excessive heat (38 days) and flash flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | Sep 2025 | Aug 26, 2010 · $5.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 38 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Sep 2025 | Sep 8, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 14 | Sep 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Sep 2025 | May 1, 2023 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Aug 2023 | Aug 20, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Sep 2009 | Sep 5, 2009 · $20,000 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 Gila River Valley forecast zone and Yuma County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wellton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KYUX (Yuma, AZ), about 28 miles west-southwest. 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 Wellton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KYUX Yuma, AZ | 28 mi west-southwest | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 154 mi east-northeast | 19,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNKX San Diego, CA | 165 mi west | 21,300 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 Wellton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wellton, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and August. The strongest was an F2 on August 17, 1959, which touched down about 7 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 13, 2018, which touched down about 17 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on August 21, 2014.
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 Wellton'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.
Wellton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wellton, AZ?
KYUX (Yuma, AZ), about 28 miles west-southwest. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 154 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Wellton?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Wellton the lowest scan from KYUX is about 1,600 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Wellton 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 Wellton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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