Tselakai Dezza, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tselakai Dezza, San Juan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tselakai Dezza?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 51 days in the Southeast Utah forecast zone and San Juan County — the most common reported hazard around Tselakai Dezza, mostly in August and September. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (28 days) and wildfires (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 51 | Aug 2025 | Sep 14, 1996 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Feb 2019 | Feb 22, 2015 · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 20 | Jul 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 · $10 million damage |
| Debris flows | 16 | Aug 2022 | Jul 25, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 15 | Sep 2025 | Jun 7, 2006 · $175,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jul 2021 | Oct 6, 2006 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2026 | Apr 18, 2000 · $20,000 damage |
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 Southeast Utah forecast zone and San Juan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tselakai Dezza get?
A normal year brings about 7.4 inches of snow to Tselakai Dezza, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bluff weather station 5.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 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 Tselakai Dezza?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 149 miles north-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 Tselakai Dezza | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 149 mi north-northeast | 17,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 181 mi west | 24,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 203 mi south-southwest | 29,900 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 Tselakai Dezza
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tselakai Dezza, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an EF2 on September 13, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 13, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on October 21, 1957.
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 Tselakai Dezza'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.
Tselakai Dezza radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tselakai Dezza, UT?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 149 miles north-northeast. KICX (Cedar City, UT) is 181 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tselakai Dezza?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tselakai Dezza the lowest scan from KGJX is about 17,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Tselakai Dezza 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 Tselakai Dezza, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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