Elmo, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elmo, Emery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elmo?
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 Elmo, 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 Elmo get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Elmo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wellington 3 E weather station 12.9 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 Elmo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 141 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 Elmo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 141 mi east | 16,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 156 mi north-northwest | 19,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 166 mi southwest | 21,500 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 Elmo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elmo. Most came in July. The strongest was an F0 on July 25, 2001, which touched down about 15 miles north of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 14, 2021, which touched down about 8 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 16 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 Elmo'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.
Elmo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elmo, UT?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 141 miles east. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 156 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Elmo 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 Elmo 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 Elmo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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