Magna metro township, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Magna metro township, Salt Lake County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Magna metro township?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Salt Lake Valley forecast zone and Salt Lake County — the most common reported hazard around Magna metro township, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (24 days) and high winds (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | May 2026 | Aug 1, 2006 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Sep 2023 | Aug 3, 2023 · $16 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Apr 2026 | Mar 1, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Oct 2025 | Jun 5, 2010 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Mar 2025 | Mar 29, 2023 · $40,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jul 2013 | Jul 25, 2002 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Debris flows | 2 | Apr 2023 | Apr 13, 2023 · $50,000 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 Salt Lake Valley forecast zone and Salt Lake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Magna metro township get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Magna metro township, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Garfield weather station 2.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.9 | 7.9 | 5.6 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 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 Magna metro township?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 37 miles north-northwest. 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 Magna metro township | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 37 mi north-northwest | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 164 mi north | 21,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 222 mi south | 34,900 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 Magna metro township
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Magna metro township, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on August 11, 1999, which passed about 16 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on September 2, 2021, which touched down about 15 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 75 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 22, 2018.
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 Magna metro township'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.
Magna metro township radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Magna metro township, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 37 miles north-northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 164 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Magna metro township?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Magna metro township the lowest scan from KMTX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Magna metro township 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 Magna metro township, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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