Charleston, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Charleston, Wasatch County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Charleston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 26 days in the Wasatch Back forecast zone and Wasatch County — the most common reported hazard around Charleston, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (13 days) and high winds (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | Jun 2026 | Mar 27, 2001 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Feb 2025 | Apr 1, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2004 | Oct 1, 2003 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Aug 2018 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Aug 2024 | Aug 12, 2024 · $15,000 damage |
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 Wasatch Back forecast zone and Wasatch County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Charleston get?
A normal year brings about 75 inches of snow to Charleston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Heber weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (21.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | 8.6 | 17.8 | 21.5 | 13.9 | 6.7 | 4.0 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Charleston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 75 miles 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 Charleston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 75 mi northwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 193 mi north-northwest | 27,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 198 mi east-southeast | 28,700 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 Charleston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Charleston. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F1 on December 2, 1970, which touched down about 8 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 7, 2013, which touched down about 17 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 45 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 Charleston'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.
Charleston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Charleston, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 75 miles northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 193 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Charleston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Charleston the lowest scan from KMTX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Charleston 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 Charleston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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