West Wood, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Wood, Carbon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Wood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 18 days in the Castle Country forecast zone and Carbon County — the most common reported hazard around West Wood, mostly in July and September. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (12 days) and high winds (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 18 | Aug 2024 | Jul 30, 2006 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 12 | May 2026 | Jun 21, 2002 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Debris flows | 2 | Sep 2023 | Sep 3, 2023 · $3,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Jun 1997 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2011 | Jul 13, 2011 · 1 death |
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 Castle Country forecast zone and Carbon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Wood get?
A normal year brings about 8.7 inches of snow to West Wood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Price Blm weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 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 West Wood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 142 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 West Wood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 142 mi northwest | 16,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 145 mi east-southeast | 17,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 177 mi southwest | 23,800 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 West Wood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Wood, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF2 on June 19, 2022, which touched down about 20 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 15 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 September 17, 2013.
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 West Wood'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.
West Wood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Wood, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 142 miles northwest. KGJX (Grand Junction, CO) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does West Wood flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 18 days in the Castle Country forecast zone and Carbon County; the deadliest was on July 30, 2006, with 2 deaths. 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 West Wood 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 West Wood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Helper, UT radar 6 mi
- Wellington, UT radar 7 mi
- Huntington, UT radar 20 mi
- East Carbon, UT radar 23 mi
- Castle Dale, UT radar 28 mi
- Orangeville, UT radar 28 mi
- Fairview, UT radar 32 mi
- Mount Pleasant, UT radar 33 mi
- Spring City, UT radar 36 mi