Wendover, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wendover, Tooele County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wendover?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 279 days in the Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains forecast zone and Tooele County — the most common reported hazard around Wendover, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (26 days) and flash flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 279 | Jun 2026 | Jul 25, 2024 · 1 death |
| High winds | 26 | May 2026 | Oct 22, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Aug 2024 | Aug 1, 2021 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Dec 2023 | Mar 9, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Oct 2025 | Oct 4, 2025 · $500,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 3 | Jul 2015 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Apr 2011 | Aug 23, 2000 · 2 deaths |
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 Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains forecast zone and Tooele County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wendover?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 90 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 Wendover | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 90 mi east-northeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLRX Elko, NV | 145 mi west | 17,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 178 mi north-northeast | 24,100 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 Wendover
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wendover. The strongest was an F1 on May 13, 1970, which passed about 9 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on September 1, 2012.
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 Wendover'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.
Wendover radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wendover, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 90 miles east-northeast. KLRX (Elko, NV) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wendover?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wendover the lowest scan from KMTX is about 8,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wendover 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 Wendover, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.