Neola, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Neola, Duchesne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Neola?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 27 days in the Western Uinta Basin forecast zone and Duchesne County — the most common reported hazard around Neola, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (15 days) and flooding (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 27 | May 2026 | Jul 19, 2008 · $80,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Aug 2023 | Jul 13, 2011 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Aug 2024 | Sep 22, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2013 | Aug 2, 2005 · 1 death |
| Debris flows | 4 | Sep 2023 | Aug 26, 2023 · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2021 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2023 | — |
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 Western Uinta Basin forecast zone and Duchesne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Neola get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Neola, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Neola weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.5 | 9.2 | 7.0 | 6.3 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Neola?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 135 miles 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 Neola | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 135 mi southeast | 15,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 139 mi west-northwest | 16,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 199 mi north-northeast | 28,900 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 Neola
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Neola, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F3 on August 11, 1993, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 6, 2009, which touched down about 24 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 19 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 7, 2016.
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 Neola'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.
Neola radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Neola, UT?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 135 miles southeast. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Neola?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Neola the lowest scan from KGJX is about 15,400 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Neola 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 Neola, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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