Panguitch, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Panguitch, Garfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Panguitch?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 106 days in the Upper Sevier River Valleys forecast zone and Garfield County — the most common reported hazard around Panguitch, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (14 days) and high winds (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 106 | Sep 2025 | Sep 10, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 14 | Jun 2025 | Aug 21, 2022 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2024 | Sep 10, 2013 · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2012 | Jul 21, 2012 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Mar 2024 | — |
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 Upper Sevier River Valleys forecast zone and Garfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Panguitch get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Panguitch, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Panguitch weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.1 | 4.0 | 7.8 | 6.1 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Panguitch?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 28 miles southwest. 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 Panguitch | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 28 mi southwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 200 mi southwest | 29,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 235 mi south-southeast | 38,400 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 Panguitch
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Panguitch. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an EF1 on September 22, 2016, which touched down near town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 10, 2017, which touched down about 11 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on July 22, 2021.
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 Panguitch'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.
Panguitch radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Panguitch, UT?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 28 miles southwest. KESX (Las Vegas, NV) is 200 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Panguitch flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 106 days in the Upper Sevier River Valleys forecast zone and Garfield County; the deadliest was on September 10, 2008, with 2 deaths. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Panguitch 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 Panguitch, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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