Green River, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Green River, Emery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Green River?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 42 days in the San Rafael Swell forecast zone and Emery County — the most common reported hazard around Green River, 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 |
| 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 San Rafael Swell forecast zone and Emery County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Green River get?
A normal year brings about 4.8 inches of snow to Green River, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Green River Aviation weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 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 Green River?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 105 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 Green River | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 105 mi east | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 175 mi west-southwest | 23,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 198 mi northwest | 28,600 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 Green River
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Green River, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on May 4, 1961, which crossed near town. The most recent was an F0 on June 8, 2006, which touched down about 3 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 11 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 October 6, 2010.
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 Green River'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.
Green River radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Green River, UT?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 105 miles east. KICX (Cedar City, UT) is 175 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Green River flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 42 days in the San Rafael Swell 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 Green River 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 Green River, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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