Emigration Canyon metro township, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Emigration Canyon metro township, Salt Lake County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Emigration Canyon metro township?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Wasatch Mountains I-80 North forecast zone and Salt Lake County — the most common reported hazard around Emigration Canyon metro township, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | May 2026 | Aug 1, 2006 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Feb 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Sep 2023 | Aug 3, 2023 · $16 million damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Oct 2025 | Jun 5, 2010 · $1.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jul 2013 | Jul 25, 2002 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 7 | Feb 2024 | — |
| Avalanches | 3 | Feb 2025 | Feb 3, 2025 · 1 death |
| Debris flows | 2 | Apr 2023 | Apr 13, 2023 · $50,000 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 Mountains I-80 North forecast zone and Salt Lake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Emigration Canyon metro township get?
A normal year brings about 114 inches of snow to Emigration Canyon metro township, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the City Creek Wtp weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (26.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 11.6 | 26.2 | 22.6 | 20.7 | 16.2 | 13.2 | 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 Emigration Canyon metro township?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 49 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 Emigration Canyon metro township | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 49 mi northwest | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 167 mi north-northwest | 21,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 222 mi east-southeast | 34,800 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 Emigration Canyon metro township
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Emigration Canyon metro township, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F2 on August 11, 1999, which passed about 8 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on September 2, 2021, which touched down about 10 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 77 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 22, 2018.
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 Emigration Canyon metro township'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.
Emigration Canyon metro township radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Emigration Canyon metro township, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 49 miles northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 167 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Emigration Canyon metro township?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Emigration Canyon metro township the lowest scan from KMTX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Emigration Canyon metro township 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 Emigration Canyon metro township, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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