Yarnell, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Yarnell, Yavapai County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Yarnell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 201 days in the Yavapai County Mountains forecast zone and Yavapai County — the most common reported hazard around Yarnell, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (105 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (51 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 201 | Jun 2026 | Nov 18, 2025 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Aug 2025 | Aug 23, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Feb 2026 | Feb 19, 2011 · 1 death |
| High winds | 32 | Feb 2026 | Dec 7, 2009 · 1 death · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Mar 2023 | Jan 21, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 17 | Jun 2022 | Jun 28, 2013 · 19 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Aug 2018 | Aug 18, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 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 Yavapai County Mountains forecast zone and Yavapai County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Yarnell get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Yarnell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Walnut Grove weather station 12.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 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 Yarnell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWA (Phoenix, AZ), about 90 miles 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 Yarnell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 90 mi southeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 92 mi east-northeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 158 mi northwest | 19,700 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 Yarnell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Yarnell. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an EF0 on November 18, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 13 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 7, 2024.
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 Yarnell'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.
Yarnell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Yarnell, AZ?
KIWA (Phoenix, AZ), about 90 miles southeast. KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Yarnell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Yarnell the lowest scan from KIWA is about 8,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Yarnell 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 Yarnell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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