Yuma Proving Ground, AZ Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma 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 Yuma Proving Ground?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Yuma forecast zone and Yuma County — the most common reported hazard around Yuma Proving Ground, mostly in August and September. Next come excessive heat (43 days) and flash flooding (31 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds95Sep 2025Aug 26, 2010 · $5.0 million damage
Excessive heat43Jun 2024—
Flash flooding31Sep 2025Sep 8, 2015 · $100,000 damage
Flooding12Sep 2025May 1, 2023 · $50,000 damage
Dust storms7Sep 2023—
High winds3Aug 2023Aug 20, 2023 · $50,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage2Sep 2009Sep 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 Yuma forecast zone and Yuma County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Yuma Proving Ground?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KYUX (Yuma, AZ), about 29 miles south-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 Yuma Proving GroundView
KYUX
Yuma, AZ		29 mi south-southwest1,700 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KNKX
San Diego, CA		151 mi west18,400 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KIWA
Phoenix, AZ		163 mi east20,800 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 Yuma Proving Ground

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Yuma Proving Ground. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 5, 1965, which touched down about 15 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 13, 2018, which touched down about 4 miles east of town.

Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on April 28, 1964.

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 Yuma Proving Ground'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.

Yuma Proving Ground radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Yuma Proving Ground, AZ?

KYUX (Yuma, AZ), about 29 miles south-southwest. KNKX (San Diego, CA) is 151 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Yuma Proving Ground?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Yuma Proving Ground the lowest scan from KYUX is about 1,700 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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