Shiprock, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shiprock, San Juan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shiprock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 43 days in the Northwest Plateau forecast zone and San Juan County — the most common reported hazard around Shiprock, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (26 days) and high winds (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 43 | Oct 2025 | Aug 5, 2016 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | Jun 2026 | Aug 21, 2024 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 14 | Feb 2026 | Apr 19, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2009 | Aug 2, 2003 · 1 death |
| Dust storms | 3 | Jul 2022 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | May 2021 | May 16, 2021 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2021 | Nov 11, 1998 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Nov 2024 | — |
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 Northwest Plateau forecast zone and San Juan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Shiprock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 154 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 Shiprock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 154 mi southeast | 19,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 159 mi north | 20,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 208 mi southwest | 31,200 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 Shiprock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Shiprock. The strongest was an EF0 on September 10, 2013, which touched down about 2 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on October 6, 2010.
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 Shiprock'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.
Shiprock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shiprock, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 154 miles southeast. KGJX (Grand Junction, CO) is 159 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Shiprock flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 43 days in the Northwest Plateau forecast zone and San Juan County; the deadliest was on August 5, 2016, with 1 death. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Shiprock 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 Shiprock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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