Castle Valley, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Castle Valley, Grand County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Castle Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 62 days in the Arches/Grand Flat forecast zone and Grand County — the most common reported hazard around Castle Valley, mostly in August and September. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (49 days) and high winds (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 62 | Sep 2025 | Jun 21, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | Sep 2025 | Jul 14, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 35 | Feb 2026 | Apr 20, 2001 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 19 | Sep 2024 | Jun 12, 2018 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Aug 2023 | Oct 6, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 12 | Jun 2024 | Aug 1, 2021 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Arches/Grand Flat forecast zone and Grand County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Castle Valley get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Castle Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Castle Valley weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 2.2 | 5.7 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 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 Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 70 miles east-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 Castle Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 70 mi east-northeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 202 mi west-southwest | 29,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 243 mi northwest | 40,800 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 Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Castle Valley, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an EF2 on July 12, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 13 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 19, 2000.
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 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.
Castle Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Castle Valley, UT?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 70 miles east-northeast. KICX (Cedar City, UT) is 202 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Castle Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Castle Valley the lowest scan from KGJX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Castle 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 Castle Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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