Ivins, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ivins, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ivins?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 195 days in the Lower Washington County forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Ivins, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (52 days) and flooding (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 195 | Oct 2025 | Sep 14, 2015 · 13 deaths · $750,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 52 | Sep 2025 | Jul 24, 2021 · $80,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Dec 2025 | Dec 19, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jul 2024 | Jul 21, 2024 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2021 | Apr 7, 2018 · $400,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Debris flows | 2 | Jul 2022 | Jul 28, 2022 · $1,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Feb 2023 | — |
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 Lower Washington County forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ivins get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Ivins, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the St George weather station 5.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 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 Ivins?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 53 miles east-northeast. 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 Ivins | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 53 mi east-northeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 122 mi southwest | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 227 mi southeast | 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 Ivins
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ivins. Most came in August and April. The strongest was an F0 on April 26, 1994, which passed about 21 miles south of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 8, 2017, which touched down about 21 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 14 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 August 30, 1971.
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 Ivins'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.
Ivins radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ivins, UT?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 53 miles east-northeast. KESX (Las Vegas, NV) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Ivins flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 195 days in the Lower Washington County forecast zone and Washington County; the deadliest was on September 14, 2015, with 13 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 Ivins 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 Ivins, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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