South Willard, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Willard, Box Elder County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Willard?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 142 days in the Eastern Box Elder County forecast zone and Box Elder County — the most common reported hazard around South Willard, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (9 days) and high winds (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 142 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Aug 2023 | Feb 7, 2017 · $5.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Aug 2023 | Aug 3, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2024 | Aug 17, 2024 · 1 death |
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 Box Elder County forecast zone and Box Elder County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South Willard get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to South Willard, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brigham City Waste Plt weather station 11.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 4.1 | 8.6 | 12.2 | 7.5 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 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 South Willard?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 22 miles west-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 South Willard | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 22 mi west-southwest | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 125 mi north-northwest | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 217 mi northeast | 33,600 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 South Willard
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Willard, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F2 on August 14, 1968, which touched down about 8 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 28, 2021, which touched down about 9 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 26 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 South Willard'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.
South Willard radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Willard, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 22 miles west-southwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Willard?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Willard the lowest scan from KMTX is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for South Willard 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 South Willard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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