Redmond, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Redmond, Sevier County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Redmond?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 27 days in the Sevier Valley forecast zone and Sevier County — the most common reported hazard around Redmond, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (13 days) and high winds (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 27 | May 2026 | Jul 14, 2002 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 3 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2008 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Jun 2011 | Jun 1, 2011 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 1997 | Jul 15, 1997 · 1 death · $60,000 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 Sevier Valley forecast zone and Sevier County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Redmond?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 112 miles south-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 Redmond | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 112 mi south-southwest | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 159 mi north | 20,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 196 mi east | 28,300 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 Redmond
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Redmond, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F2 on September 8, 2002, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on September 8, 2002, which touched down about 9 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 8, 2002.
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 Redmond'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.
Redmond radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Redmond, UT?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 112 miles south-southwest. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 159 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Redmond?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Redmond the lowest scan from KICX is about 11,400 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Redmond 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 Redmond, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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