Montezuma Creek, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Montezuma Creek, San Juan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Montezuma Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 51 days in the Southeast Utah forecast zone and San Juan County — the most common reported hazard around Montezuma Creek, mostly in August and September. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (28 days) and wildfires (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 51 | Aug 2025 | Sep 14, 1996 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Feb 2019 | Feb 22, 2015 · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 20 | Jul 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 · $10 million damage |
| Debris flows | 16 | Aug 2022 | Jul 25, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 15 | Sep 2025 | Jun 7, 2006 · $175,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jul 2021 | Oct 6, 2006 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2026 | Apr 18, 2000 · $20,000 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 Southeast Utah forecast zone and San Juan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Montezuma Creek get?
A normal year brings about 7.4 inches of snow to Montezuma Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bluff weather station 14.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 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 Montezuma Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 138 miles north-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 Montezuma Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 138 mi north-northeast | 16,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 197 mi west | 28,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 201 mi southeast | 29,300 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 Montezuma Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Montezuma Creek, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. The strongest was an EF2 on September 13, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 13, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 17, 2013.
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 Montezuma Creek'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.
Montezuma Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Montezuma Creek, UT?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 138 miles north-northeast. KICX (Cedar City, UT) is 197 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Montezuma Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Montezuma Creek the lowest scan from KGJX is about 16,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Montezuma Creek 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 Montezuma Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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