Pleasant Grove, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pleasant Grove, Utah County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pleasant Grove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Utah Valley forecast zone and Utah County — the most common reported hazard around Pleasant Grove, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (29 days) and high winds (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | May 2026 | Jun 21, 2002 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Aug 2025 | Sep 12, 2002 · $3.1 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jun 2020 | Aug 30, 2015 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Debris flows | 7 | Apr 2025 | Sep 7, 2013 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2023 | Aug 1, 2021 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2021 | Jul 21, 2021 · 1 death |
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 Utah Valley forecast zone and Utah County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pleasant Grove get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Pleasant Grove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pleasant Grove weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (11.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 3.5 | 10.3 | 11.5 | 8.3 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Pleasant Grove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 72 miles north-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 Pleasant Grove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 72 mi north-northwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 195 mi north-northwest | 28,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 201 mi south-southwest | 29,500 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 Pleasant Grove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pleasant Grove. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F1 on December 2, 1970, which touched down about 9 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 7, 2013, which touched down about 2 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 69 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 July 21, 1987.
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 Pleasant Grove'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.
Pleasant Grove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pleasant Grove, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 72 miles north-northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 195 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pleasant Grove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pleasant Grove the lowest scan from KMTX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pleasant Grove 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 Pleasant Grove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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