Pine Valley, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pine Valley, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pine Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 195 days in the Southern Mountains forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Pine Valley, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (52 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 195 | Oct 2025 | Sep 14, 2015 · 13 deaths · $750,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 52 | Sep 2025 | Jul 24, 2021 · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Dec 2025 | Dec 19, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2021 | Apr 7, 2018 · $400,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2025 · $35 million damage |
| Debris flows | 2 | Jul 2022 | Jul 28, 2022 · $1,000 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 Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pine Valley get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Pine Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Veyo Powerhouse weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 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 Pine Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 38 miles east-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 Pine Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 38 mi east-northeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 140 mi southwest | 16,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 234 mi southeast | 38,000 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 Pine Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pine Valley. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F1 on May 30, 1986, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 8, 2017, which touched down about 24 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 20 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on August 30, 1971.
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 Pine Valley'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.
Pine Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pine Valley, UT?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 38 miles east-northeast. KESX (Las Vegas, NV) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pine Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pine Valley the lowest scan from KICX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pine Valley 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 Pine Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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