Riverdale, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Riverdale, Weber County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Riverdale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Northern Wasatch Front forecast zone and Weber County — the most common reported hazard around Riverdale, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (14 days) and flooding (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | May 2026 | Aug 3, 2003 · $120,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Feb 2025 | Mar 29, 2023 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | May 2023 | May 1, 2023 · 1 death |
| High winds | 9 | Apr 2026 | May 13, 2023 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2009 | Aug 30, 2000 · $260,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2013 | Jul 6, 2013 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jun 2021 | — |
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 Northern Wasatch Front forecast zone and Weber County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Riverdale get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Riverdale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Weber Basin Pump Plt 3 weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.3 | 11.3 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Riverdale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 24 miles west-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 Riverdale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 24 mi west-northwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 138 mi north-northwest | 15,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 223 mi northeast | 35,200 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 Riverdale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Riverdale, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on August 14, 1968, which touched down about 7 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 2, 2021, which touched down about 21 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 33 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 7, 2020.
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 Riverdale'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.
Riverdale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Riverdale, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 24 miles west-northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Riverdale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Riverdale the lowest scan from KMTX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Riverdale 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 Riverdale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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