Spanish Valley, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spanish Valley, San Juan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spanish Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 51 days in the Canyonlands/Natural Bridges forecast zone and San Juan County — the most common reported hazard around Spanish Valley, mostly in August and September. Next come debris flows (17 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 51 | Aug 2025 | Sep 14, 1996 · 1 death |
| Debris flows | 17 | Aug 2022 | Jul 25, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Feb 2024 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 15 | Sep 2025 | Jun 7, 2006 · $175,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 15 | Jul 2003 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jul 2021 | Oct 6, 2006 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2022 | Jul 17, 2022 · 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 Canyonlands/Natural Bridges forecast zone and San Juan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Spanish Valley get?
A normal year brings about 9.3 inches of snow to Spanish Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Moab weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.0 | 4.9 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 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 Spanish Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 77 miles east-northeast. 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 Spanish Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 77 mi east-northeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 197 mi west-southwest | 28,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 251 mi northwest | 43,000 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 Spanish Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spanish Valley, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an EF2 on July 12, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 12 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 19, 2000.
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 Spanish Valley'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.
Spanish Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spanish Valley, UT?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 77 miles east-northeast. KICX (Cedar City, UT) is 197 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spanish Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spanish Valley the lowest scan from KGJX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Spanish Valley 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 Spanish Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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