Apple Valley, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Apple Valley, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Apple Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 195 days in the South Central Utah forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Apple Valley, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (52 days) and flooding (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 195 | Oct 2025 | Sep 14, 2015 · 13 deaths · $750,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 52 | Sep 2025 | Jul 24, 2021 · $80,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Dec 2025 | Dec 19, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2021 | Apr 7, 2018 · $400,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | May 2022 | Mar 21, 2022 · $200,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 2 | Jul 2022 | Jul 28, 2022 · $1,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2021 | — |
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 South Central Utah forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Apple Valley get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Apple Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Colorado City weather station 9.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 0.7 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Apple Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 38 miles north-northeast. 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 Apple Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 38 mi north-northeast | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 138 mi southwest | 15,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 204 mi south-southeast | 30,100 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 Apple Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Apple Valley. Most came in August and December. The strongest was an F1 on December 27, 1983, which touched down about 11 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 8, 2017, which touched down about 12 miles west of town.
Hail: 14 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 10, 2016.
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 Apple Valley'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.
Apple Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Apple Valley, UT?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 38 miles north-northeast. KESX (Las Vegas, NV) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Apple Valley flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 195 days in the South Central Utah forecast zone and Washington County; the deadliest was on September 14, 2015, with 13 deaths. 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 Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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