Koosharem, UT Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Koosharem, Sevier County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Koosharem?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 27 days in the Upper Sevier River Valleys forecast zone and Sevier County — the most common reported hazard around Koosharem, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (13 days) and high winds (6 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds27May 2026Jul 14, 2002 · $15,000 damage
Flash flooding13Jun 2026Jul 14, 2018 · $1.0 million damage
High winds6Mar 2024—
Heavy snow & winter storms2Mar 2024—
Lightning casualties & damage2Jul 2008—
Flooding2Jun 2011Jun 1, 2011 · $150,000 damage
Wildfires1Jul 1997Jul 15, 1997 · 1 death · $60,000 damage

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 Sevier County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Koosharem get?

A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Koosharem, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Loa weather station 14.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.4 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.41.54.63.95.42.20.70.5

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Koosharem?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 83 miles 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over KoosharemView
KICX
Cedar City, UT		83 mi southwest7,300 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KMTX
Salt Lake City, UT		192 mi north27,400 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KGJX
Grand Junction, CO		201 mi east-northeast29,500 ftLimited — 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 Koosharem

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Koosharem. The strongest was an F1 on April 19, 1970, which touched down about 16 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on August 19, 1984, which touched down about 7 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 21, 2001.

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 Koosharem'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.

Koosharem radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Koosharem, UT?

KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 83 miles southwest. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 192 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Koosharem?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Koosharem the lowest scan from KICX is about 7,300 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.

Is TALON's radar for Koosharem 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 Koosharem, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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