Navajo, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Navajo, McKinley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Navajo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 42 days in the Chuska Mountains forecast zone and McKinley County — the most common reported hazard around Navajo, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (19 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 42 | Sep 2025 | Jul 11, 2008 · 3 deaths · $40,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 19 | Jun 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 1997 | Dec 27, 1997 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 1997 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Sep 2013 | Sep 13, 2013 · $100,000 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 Chuska Mountains forecast zone and McKinley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Navajo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 135 miles east-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 Navajo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 135 mi east-southeast | 15,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 153 mi southwest | 18,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 223 mi north-northeast | 35,100 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 Navajo
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Navajo since 1950.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-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 Navajo'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.
Navajo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Navajo, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 135 miles east-southeast. KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ) is 153 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Navajo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Navajo the lowest scan from KABX is about 15,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Navajo 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 Navajo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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