Roosevelt, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Roosevelt, Duchesne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Roosevelt?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 27 days in the Western Uinta Basin forecast zone and Duchesne County — the most common reported hazard around Roosevelt, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (15 days) and flooding (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 27 | May 2026 | Jul 19, 2008 · $80,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Aug 2023 | Jul 13, 2011 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Aug 2024 | Sep 22, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2013 | Aug 2, 2005 · 1 death |
| Debris flows | 4 | Sep 2023 | Aug 26, 2023 · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2021 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2023 | — |
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 Western Uinta Basin forecast zone and Duchesne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Roosevelt get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Roosevelt, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Roosevelt Radio weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.6 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 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 Roosevelt?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 127 miles southeast. 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 Roosevelt | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 127 mi southeast | 13,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 145 mi west-northwest | 17,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 207 mi north-northeast | 31,000 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 Roosevelt
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Roosevelt, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F3 on August 11, 1993, which passed about 9 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 6, 2009, which touched down about 17 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 23 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 7, 2016.
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 Roosevelt'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.
Roosevelt radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Roosevelt, UT?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 127 miles southeast. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Roosevelt?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Roosevelt the lowest scan from KGJX is about 13,900 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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