Hatch, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hatch, Garfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hatch?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 106 days in the Upper Sevier River Valleys forecast zone and Garfield County — the most common reported hazard around Hatch, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (14 days) and high winds (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 106 | Sep 2025 | Sep 10, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 14 | Jun 2025 | Aug 21, 2022 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2024 | Sep 10, 2013 · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2012 | Jul 21, 2012 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Mar 2024 | — |
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 Upper Sevier River Valleys forecast zone and Garfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hatch get?
A normal year brings about 53 inches of snow to Hatch, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hatch weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (12.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 5.5 | 11.8 | 12.9 | 10.4 | 6.8 | 3.8 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Hatch?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 24 miles west. 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 Hatch | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 24 mi west | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 191 mi southwest | 27,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 223 mi south-southeast | 35,300 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 Hatch
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hatch. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an EF1 on September 22, 2016, which touched down about 12 miles north of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 10, 2017, which touched down about 8 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 21, 2014.
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 Hatch'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.
Hatch radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hatch, UT?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 24 miles west. KESX (Las Vegas, NV) is 191 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Hatch flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 106 days in the Upper Sevier River Valleys forecast zone and Garfield County; the deadliest was on September 10, 2008, 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 Hatch 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 Hatch, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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