Scipio, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Scipio, Millard County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Scipio?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 36 days in the Eastern Juab/Millard Counties forecast zone and Millard County — the most common reported hazard around Scipio, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (7 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2023 · $36,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2023 | Sep 1, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Mar 2024 | Apr 1, 2023 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Aug 2024 | Aug 18, 2021 · $1.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 3 | Aug 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 · $1,000 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 Millard County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Scipio get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Scipio, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Scipio weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (9.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.5 | 9.4 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Scipio?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 122 miles south-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 Scipio | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 122 mi south-southwest | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 140 mi north | 16,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 209 mi east | 31,400 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 Scipio
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Scipio, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on June 16, 1955, which touched down about 15 miles east of town. The most recent was an F0 on September 8, 2002, which touched down about 17 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-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 Scipio'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.
Scipio radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Scipio, UT?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 122 miles south-southwest. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Scipio?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Scipio the lowest scan from KICX is about 13,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Scipio 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 Scipio, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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