American Fork, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for American Fork, Utah County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits American Fork?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Utah Valley forecast zone and Utah County — the most common reported hazard around American Fork, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (29 days) and high winds (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | May 2026 | Jun 21, 2002 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Aug 2025 | Sep 12, 2002 · $3.1 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jun 2020 | Aug 30, 2015 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Debris flows | 7 | Apr 2025 | Sep 7, 2013 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2023 | Aug 1, 2021 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2021 | Jul 21, 2021 · 1 death |
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 Utah Valley forecast zone and Utah County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does American Fork get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to American Fork, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pleasant Grove weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 3.5 | 10.3 | 11.5 | 8.3 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover American Fork?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 70 miles north-northwest. 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 American Fork | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 70 mi north-northwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 194 mi north-northwest | 27,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 201 mi south-southwest | 29,400 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 American Fork
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of American Fork, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and August. The strongest was an F2 on August 11, 1999, which passed about 25 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on September 7, 2013, which touched down about 2 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 76 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 21, 1987.
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 American Fork'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.
American Fork radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to American Fork, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 70 miles north-northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 194 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in American Fork?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over American Fork the lowest scan from KMTX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for American Fork 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 American Fork, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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