Rocky Ridge, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rocky Ridge, Juab County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rocky Ridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 37 days in the Eastern Juab/Millard Counties forecast zone and Juab County — the most common reported hazard around Rocky Ridge, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (6 days) and high winds (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 37 | May 2026 | Jun 1, 2002 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Mar 2024 | Apr 1, 2023 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Aug 2025 | Jul 29, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 1 | Jul 2021 | Jul 25, 2021 · 8 deaths · $300,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jun 2026 | — |
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 Eastern Juab/Millard Counties forecast zone and Juab County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rocky Ridge get?
A normal year brings about 55 inches of snow to Rocky Ridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Santaquin Chlorinator weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 5.6 | 11.7 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 6.9 | 3.3 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Rocky Ridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 98 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 Rocky Ridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 98 mi north-northwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 170 mi south-southwest | 22,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 202 mi east-southeast | 29,600 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 Rocky Ridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rocky Ridge. Most came in September and April. The strongest was an F1 on April 17, 1966, which touched down about 21 miles northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 13, 2021, which touched down about 7 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 12 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 Rocky Ridge'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.
Rocky Ridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rocky Ridge, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 98 miles north-northwest. KICX (Cedar City, UT) is 170 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rocky Ridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rocky Ridge the lowest scan from KMTX is about 9,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rocky Ridge 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 Rocky Ridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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