East Carbon, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for East Carbon, Carbon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits East Carbon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 18 days in the Castle Country forecast zone and Carbon County — the most common reported hazard around East Carbon, mostly in July and September. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (12 days) and high winds (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 18 | Aug 2024 | Jul 30, 2006 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 12 | May 2026 | Jun 21, 2002 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Debris flows | 2 | Sep 2023 | Sep 3, 2023 · $3,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Jun 1997 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2011 | Jul 13, 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 Carbon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does East Carbon get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to East Carbon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wellington 3 E weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.7 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 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 East Carbon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 123 miles east-southeast. 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 East Carbon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 123 mi east-southeast | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 160 mi northwest | 20,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 188 mi southwest | 26,300 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 East Carbon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of East Carbon. The strongest was an F0 on July 25, 2001, which touched down about 21 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 26, 2010, which touched down about 16 miles west of town.
Hail: 10 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 September 17, 2013.
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 East Carbon'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.
East Carbon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to East Carbon, UT?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 123 miles east-southeast. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 160 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does East Carbon flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 18 days in the Castle Country forecast zone and Carbon County; the deadliest was on July 30, 2006, 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 East Carbon 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 East Carbon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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