Thompson Springs, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Thompson Springs, Grand County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Thompson Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 62 days in the Arches/Grand Flat forecast zone and Grand County — the most common reported hazard around Thompson Springs, mostly in August and September. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (49 days) and high winds (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 62 | Sep 2025 | Jun 21, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | Sep 2025 | Jul 14, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 35 | Feb 2026 | Apr 20, 2001 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 19 | Sep 2024 | Jun 12, 2018 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Aug 2023 | Oct 6, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 12 | Jun 2024 | Aug 1, 2021 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Arches/Grand Flat forecast zone and Grand County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Thompson Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 80 miles east. 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 Thompson Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 80 mi east | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 196 mi west-southwest | 28,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 215 mi northwest | 33,100 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 Thompson Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Thompson Springs, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 4, 1961, which passed about 24 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on September 8, 2000, which touched down about 10 miles south of town.
Hail: 11 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 20, 1997.
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 Thompson Springs'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.
Thompson Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Thompson Springs, UT?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 80 miles east. KICX (Cedar City, UT) is 196 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Thompson Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Thompson Springs the lowest scan from KGJX is about 6,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Thompson Springs 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 Thompson Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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