Navajo Mountain, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Navajo Mountain, San Juan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Navajo Mountain?
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 Navajo Mountain, 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.
Which radars cover Navajo Mountain?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 120 miles west-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 Navajo Mountain | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 120 mi west-northwest | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 172 mi south | 22,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 198 mi northeast | 28,600 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 Navajo Mountain
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Navajo Mountain. The strongest was an F0 on October 18, 2005, which passed about 25 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on June 21, 2024.
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 Navajo Mountain'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.
Navajo Mountain radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Navajo Mountain, UT?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 120 miles west-northwest. KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ) is 172 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Navajo Mountain?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Navajo Mountain the lowest scan from KICX is about 12,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Navajo Mountain 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 Navajo Mountain, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.