River Heights, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for River Heights, Cache County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits River Heights?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 39 days in the Cache Valley/Utah Portion forecast zone and Cache County — the most common reported hazard around River Heights, mostly in June and September. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (14 days) and flooding (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 39 | Jun 2026 | Apr 28, 2001 · $105,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Feb 2026 | Oct 11, 2021 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2017 | Feb 7, 2017 · $4.0 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | May 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Sep 2007 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | May 2026 | May 13, 2026 · $100,000 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 Cache Valley/Utah Portion forecast zone and Cache County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does River Heights get?
A normal year brings about 62 inches of snow to River Heights, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Logan Utah St Univ weather station 1.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (15.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 6.3 | 15.8 | 12.9 | 12.2 | 8.5 | 4.1 | 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 River Heights?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 45 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 River Heights | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 45 mi southwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 105 mi north-northwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 194 mi east-northeast | 27,800 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 River Heights
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of River Heights. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F1 on May 6, 1981, which touched down about 14 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2009, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 23 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 26, 2009.
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 River Heights'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.
River Heights radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to River Heights, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 45 miles southwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in River Heights?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over River Heights the lowest scan from KMTX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for River Heights 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 River Heights, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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