Farmington, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Farmington, Davis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Farmington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 59 days in the Northern Wasatch Front forecast zone and Davis County — the most common reported hazard around Farmington, mostly in August and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (14 days) and flash flooding (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Apr 2026 | Jul 19, 2023 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Feb 2025 | Mar 29, 2023 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Aug 2023 | Aug 30, 2000 · $210,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Apr 2026 | May 13, 2023 · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2015 | Jul 10, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Aug 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Apr 2023 | Apr 8, 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 Northern Wasatch Front forecast zone and Davis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Farmington get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Farmington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Farmington 3 Nw weather station 2.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 6.6 | 10.0 | 16.0 | 11.5 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 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 Farmington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 34 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 Farmington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 34 mi northwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 152 mi north-northwest | 18,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 227 mi northeast | 36,300 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 Farmington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Farmington, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F2 on August 11, 1999, which passed about 18 miles south of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on September 2, 2021, which touched down about 8 miles south of town.
Hail: 58 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 7, 2020.
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 Farmington'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.
Farmington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Farmington, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 34 miles northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 152 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Farmington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Farmington the lowest scan from KMTX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Farmington 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 Farmington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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