Willcox, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Willcox, Cochise County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Willcox?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 181 days in the Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet including Douglas/Willcox forecast zone and Cochise County — the most common reported hazard around Willcox, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (146 days) and excessive heat (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 181 | Jun 2026 | Aug 6, 1997 · 6 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 146 | Sep 2025 | Aug 24, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 45 | May 2026 | Jun 25, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| Dust storms | 24 | Apr 2026 | Apr 28, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2025 | Feb 22, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Oct 2025 | Aug 24, 2022 · $1.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Aug 2023 | Jun 30, 2015 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 8 | May 2025 | Feb 23, 2022 · $150,000 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 Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet including Douglas/Willcox forecast zone and Cochise County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Willcox get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Willcox, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Willcox weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Willcox?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 53 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 Willcox | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 53 mi west-southwest | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 128 mi northwest | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 179 mi north-northwest | 24,200 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 Willcox
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Willcox. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an EF1 on September 23, 2019, which touched down about 3 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 17 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on September 12, 2025.
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 Willcox'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.
Willcox radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Willcox, AZ?
KEMX (Tucson, AZ), about 53 miles west-southwest. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Willcox?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Willcox the lowest scan from KEMX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Willcox 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 Willcox, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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