Sterling, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sterling, Sanpete County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sterling?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 11 days in the Sanpete Valley forecast zone and Sanpete County — the most common reported hazard around Sterling, mostly in July and May. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (10 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2017 | Jul 22, 1998 · $1.2 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 10 | May 2026 | May 24, 2000 · $52,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Jun 2011 | Jun 1, 2011 · $100,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 2 | Aug 2013 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2001 | — |
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 Sanpete Valley forecast zone and Sanpete County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sterling get?
A normal year brings about 53 inches of snow to Sterling, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Manti weather station 5.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (13.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 6.6 | 13.3 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 5.9 | 4.6 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Sterling?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 128 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 Sterling | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 128 mi south-southwest | 14,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 149 mi north-northwest | 17,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 187 mi east | 26,000 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 Sterling
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sterling, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F2 on September 8, 2002, which touched down about 6 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on September 12, 2002, which touched down about 14 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 8, 2002.
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 Sterling'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.
Sterling radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sterling, UT?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 128 miles south-southwest. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 149 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Sterling flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 11 days in the Sanpete Valley forecast zone and Sanpete County. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Sterling 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 Sterling, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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