Parowan, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Parowan, Iron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Parowan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 46 days in the Southern Mountains forecast zone and Iron County — the most common reported hazard around Parowan, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 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 |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 15 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2025 · $35 million 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 Southern Mountains forecast zone and Iron County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Parowan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 17 miles south. 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 Parowan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 17 mi south | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 186 mi southwest | 25,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 238 mi north | 39,300 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 Parowan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Parowan. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an EF1 on September 22, 2016, which touched down about 21 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 18, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on October 2, 2022.
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 Parowan'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.
Parowan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Parowan, UT?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 17 miles south. KESX (Las Vegas, NV) is 186 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Parowan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Parowan the lowest scan from KICX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Parowan 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 Parowan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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