Erda, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Erda, Tooele County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Erda?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 279 days in the Tooele and Rush Valleys forecast zone and Tooele County — the most common reported hazard around Erda, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (29 days) and flash flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 279 | Jun 2026 | Jul 25, 2024 · 1 death |
| High winds | 29 | Apr 2026 | Mar 10, 2023 · $12,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Aug 2024 | Aug 1, 2021 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Oct 2025 | Oct 4, 2025 · $500,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 3 | Jul 2015 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Apr 2011 | Aug 23, 2000 · 2 deaths |
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 Tooele and Rush Valleys forecast zone and Tooele County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Erda get?
A normal year brings about 75 inches of snow to Erda, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tooele weather station 5.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (17.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | 10.2 | 17.2 | 14.0 | 14.6 | 11.1 | 5.9 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Erda?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 45 miles north. 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 Erda | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 45 mi north | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 173 mi north | 22,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 211 mi south | 32,100 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 Erda
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Erda, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 11, 1999, which passed about 24 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death.
Hail: 59 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 13, 2016.
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 Erda'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.
Erda radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Erda, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 45 miles north. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 173 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Erda?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Erda the lowest scan from KMTX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Erda 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 Erda, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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