Hanksville, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hanksville, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hanksville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 139 days in the Western Canyonlands forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Hanksville, mostly in August and July. Next come flooding (5 days) and high winds (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 139 | Jul 2025 | Oct 6, 2006 · $8.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Sep 2021 | Sep 10, 2013 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2, 2024 · $500 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Oct 2022 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | Jun 1996 | — |
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 Western Canyonlands forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hanksville get?
A normal year brings about 7.3 inches of snow to Hanksville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hanksville weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (2.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 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 Hanksville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 129 miles west-southwest. 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 Hanksville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 129 mi west-southwest | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 143 mi east-northeast | 16,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 220 mi north-northwest | 34,300 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 Hanksville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hanksville. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F1 on April 4, 1993, which touched down about 17 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 6, 2010, which touched down about 24 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 4 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 June 10, 1997.
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 Hanksville'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.
Hanksville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hanksville, UT?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 129 miles west-southwest. KGJX (Grand Junction, CO) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Hanksville flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 139 days in the Western Canyonlands forecast zone and Wayne County. 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 Hanksville 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 Hanksville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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