Modena, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Modena, Iron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Modena?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 46 days in the Southwest Utah forecast zone and Iron County — the most common reported hazard around Modena, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (25 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jul 2025 | Aug 1, 2021 · $9.0 million damage |
| High winds | 25 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 15 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Feb 2026 | Apr 3, 2023 · $175,000 damage |
| Flooding | 1 | Sep 1998 | Sep 1, 1998 · $3,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Oct 2015 | Oct 18, 2015 · $8,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jul 2022 | Jul 28, 2022 · $4,000 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 Southwest Utah forecast zone and Iron County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Modena?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 60 miles east-southeast. 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 Modena | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 60 mi east-southeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 154 mi south-southwest | 19,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 252 mi north-northeast | 43,500 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 Modena
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Modena. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F1 on May 30, 1986, which passed about 17 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 24, 2012, which touched down about 17 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 9 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 10, 1981.
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 Modena'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.
Modena radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Modena, UT?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 60 miles east-southeast. KESX (Las Vegas, NV) is 154 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Modena?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Modena the lowest scan from KICX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Modena 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 Modena, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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