Minersville, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Minersville, Beaver County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Minersville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 39 days in the Southwest Utah forecast zone and Beaver County — the most common reported hazard around Minersville, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (25 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 39 | Apr 2026 | Jul 25, 2016 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 25 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Feb 2026 | Apr 3, 2023 · $175,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2017 | — |
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 Southwest Utah forecast zone and Beaver County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Minersville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 46 miles south. 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 Minersville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 46 mi south | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 205 mi south-southwest | 30,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 210 mi north | 31,800 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 Minersville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Minersville. Most came in September and May. The strongest was an F0 on September 4, 2001, which passed about 11 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 24, 2009, which touched down about 13 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on September 28, 1990.
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 Minersville'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.
Minersville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Minersville, UT?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 46 miles south. KESX (Las Vegas, NV) is 205 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Minersville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Minersville the lowest scan from KICX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Minersville 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 Minersville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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