Flaming Gorge, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Flaming Gorge, Daggett County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Flaming Gorge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 132 days in the Eastern Uinta Mountains forecast zone and Daggett County — the most common reported hazard around Flaming Gorge, mostly in December and March. Next come lightning casualties & damage (10 days) and wildfires (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 132 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jul 2016 | Jul 22, 2016 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 9 | Aug 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 · $9.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jul 2017 | Aug 26, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 4 | Sep 2021 | — |
| Blizzards | 3 | Dec 2014 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2011 | — |
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 Eastern Uinta Mountains forecast zone and Daggett County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Flaming Gorge get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Flaming Gorge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Flaming Gorge weather station 4.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 6.3 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 6.6 | 3.6 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Flaming Gorge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 143 miles south-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 Flaming Gorge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 143 mi south-southeast | 16,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 157 mi west | 19,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 159 mi north-northeast | 20,000 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 Flaming Gorge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Flaming Gorge. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F0 on August 21, 2001, which touched down about 6 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 16, 2015, which touched down about 10 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 12 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 4, 2024.
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 Flaming Gorge'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.
Flaming Gorge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Flaming Gorge, UT?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 143 miles south-southeast. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 157 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Flaming Gorge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Flaming Gorge the lowest scan from KGJX is about 16,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Flaming Gorge 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 Flaming Gorge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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