Castle Dale, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Castle Dale, Emery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Castle Dale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 42 days in the Castle Country forecast zone and Emery County — the most common reported hazard around Castle Dale, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (14 days) and debris flows (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 42 | Apr 2026 | May 11, 2020 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 14 | May 2026 | Jun 22, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 9 | Jul 2022 | Jul 16, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Sep 2013 | Sep 10, 2013 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2011 | Jul 11, 2011 · 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 Castle Country forecast zone and Emery County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Castle Dale get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Castle Dale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Castle Dale weather station 1.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.2 | 4.9 | 5.5 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 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 Castle Dale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 150 miles southwest. 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 Castle Dale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 150 mi southwest | 18,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 151 mi east | 18,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 160 mi north-northwest | 20,100 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 Castle Dale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Castle Dale, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and November. The strongest was an F2 on November 2, 1967, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 14, 2021, which touched down about 9 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 10 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 15, 2001.
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 Castle Dale'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.
Castle Dale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Castle Dale, UT?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 150 miles southwest. KGJX (Grand Junction, CO) is 151 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Castle Dale flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 42 days in the Castle Country forecast zone and Emery County; the deadliest was on May 11, 2020, with 2 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 Castle Dale 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 Castle Dale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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