Cedar Fort, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cedar Fort, Utah County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cedar Fort?
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 Cedar Fort, 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 Cedar Fort get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Cedar Fort, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fairfield weather station 5.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 3.4 | 7.9 | 10.7 | 5.9 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Cedar Fort?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 66 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 Cedar Fort | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 66 mi north-northwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 193 mi north | 27,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 194 mi south-southwest | 27,800 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 Cedar Fort
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cedar Fort. Most came in September and May. The strongest was an F1 on July 25, 1991, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 7, 2013, which touched down about 19 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 63 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 13, 2024.
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 Cedar Fort'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.
Cedar Fort radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cedar Fort, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 66 miles north-northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 193 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cedar Fort?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cedar Fort the lowest scan from KMTX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cedar Fort 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 Cedar Fort, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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