Palo Verde, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Palo Verde, Imperial County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Palo Verde?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 48 days in the Palo Verde Valley forecast zone and Imperial County — the most common reported hazard around Palo Verde, mostly in August and September. Next come flash flooding (46 days) and excessive heat (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | Sep 2025 | Sep 15, 2007 · $4.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Sep 2025 | Aug 31, 2021 · 2 deaths · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 39 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Jan 2024 | Jan 22, 2024 · $4.0 million damage |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Dust storms | 2 | Aug 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Oct 2005 | — |
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 Palo Verde Valley forecast zone and Imperial County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Palo Verde?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KYUX (Yuma, AZ), about 65 miles south. 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 Palo Verde | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KYUX Yuma, AZ | 65 mi south | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNKX San Diego, CA | 138 mi west-southwest | 16,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 157 mi north | 19,600 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 Palo Verde
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Palo Verde, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on August 16, 1973, which touched down about 14 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on January 21, 2010, which passed about 6 miles north of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on September 13, 1979.
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 Palo Verde'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.
Palo Verde radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Palo Verde, CA?
KYUX (Yuma, AZ), about 65 miles south. KNKX (San Diego, CA) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Palo Verde?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Palo Verde the lowest scan from KYUX is about 5,100 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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