Cleveland, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cleveland, Emery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cleveland?
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 Cleveland, 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 Cleveland get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Cleveland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Castle Dale weather station 12.9 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 Cleveland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 143 miles east. 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 Cleveland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 143 mi east | 16,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 157 mi north-northwest | 19,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 163 mi southwest | 20,800 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 Cleveland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cleveland. Most came in July. The strongest was an F0 on July 25, 2001, which touched down about 17 miles north of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 14, 2021, which touched down about 6 miles west of town.
Hail: 15 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 25, 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 Cleveland'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.
Cleveland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cleveland, UT?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 143 miles east. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 157 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Huntington, UT radar 6 mi
- Castle Dale, UT radar 13 mi
- Orangeville, UT radar 14 mi
- Wellington, UT radar 14 mi
- Price, UT radar 18 mi
- Ferron, UT radar 23 mi
- Helper, UT radar 24 mi
- East Carbon, UT radar 26 mi
- Mount Pleasant, UT radar 35 mi
- Spring City, UT radar 35 mi