Riverton, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Riverton, Salt Lake County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Riverton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Salt Lake Valley forecast zone and Salt Lake County — the most common reported hazard around Riverton, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (24 days) and high winds (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | May 2026 | Aug 1, 2006 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Sep 2023 | Aug 3, 2023 · $16 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Apr 2026 | Mar 1, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Oct 2025 | Jun 5, 2010 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Mar 2025 | Mar 29, 2023 · $40,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jul 2013 | Jul 25, 2002 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Debris flows | 2 | Apr 2023 | Apr 13, 2023 · $50,000 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 Salt Lake Valley forecast zone and Salt Lake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Riverton get?
A normal year brings about 74 inches of snow to Riverton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Alpine weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (17.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 8.0 | 17.5 | 17.4 | 13.6 | 9.6 | 6.2 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Riverton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 57 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 Riverton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 57 mi north-northwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 183 mi north-northwest | 25,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 208 mi south-southwest | 31,200 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 Riverton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Riverton, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and August. The strongest was an F2 on August 11, 1999, which passed about 15 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on September 2, 2021, which touched down about 24 miles north of town.
Hail: 81 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 13, 2024.
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 Riverton'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.
Riverton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Riverton, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 57 miles north-northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 183 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Riverton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Riverton the lowest scan from KMTX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Riverton 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 Riverton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.