Woodruff, AZ Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Woodruff, Navajo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Woodruff?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 95 days in the Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County forecast zone and Navajo County — the most common reported hazard around Woodruff, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (92 days) and flooding (26 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Flash flooding95Sep 2025Aug 11, 2022 · $30,000 damage
High winds92May 2026Mar 31, 1999 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage
Flooding26Oct 2025Mar 22, 2023 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms22Apr 2025Mar 20, 2000 · 5 deaths
Dust storms21Feb 2023—
Damaging thunderstorm winds21Sep 2025Apr 23, 1997 · $6,000 damage
Wildfires7Jun 2006—
Excessive heat6Jun 2017—

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 Navajo County forecast zone and Navajo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Woodruff get?

A normal year brings about 3.5 inches of snow to Woodruff, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Petrified Forest Np weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.20.30.80.80.60.80.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Woodruff?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 68 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over WoodruffView
KFSX
Flagstaff, AZ		68 mi west-southwest5,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KIWA
Phoenix, AZ		140 mi southwest16,300 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KABX
Albuquerque, NM		183 mi east25,200 ftLimited — 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 Woodruff

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Woodruff. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an F0 on September 16, 2001, which passed about 20 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 7, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 7 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 1, 2018.

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 Woodruff'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.

Woodruff radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Woodruff, AZ?

KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 68 miles west-southwest. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Woodruff?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Woodruff the lowest scan from KFSX is about 5,500 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Woodruff 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 Woodruff, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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