Tabiona, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tabiona, Duchesne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tabiona?
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 Tabiona, 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.
Which radars cover Tabiona?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 111 miles northwest. 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 Tabiona | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 111 mi northwest | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 160 mi east-southeast | 20,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 216 mi north-northwest | 33,200 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 Tabiona
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tabiona, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. The strongest was an F3 on August 11, 1993, which passed about 22 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 23, 2005, which touched down about 15 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 21 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on August 29, 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 Tabiona'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.
Tabiona radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tabiona, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 111 miles northwest. KGJX (Grand Junction, CO) is 160 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Tabiona?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Tabiona the lowest scan from KMTX is about 11,200 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Tabiona 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 Tabiona, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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