Shoshone, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shoshone, Inyo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shoshone?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 135 days in the Death Valley National Park forecast zone and Inyo County — the most common reported hazard around Shoshone, mostly in July and August. Next come excessive heat (62 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 135 | Jan 2026 | Aug 15, 2004 · 2 deaths · $20 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 62 | Aug 2025 | Aug 18, 2021 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 22 | Jul 2025 | Jul 1, 2016 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Nov 2025 | Jun 2, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Dust storms | 7 | Oct 2025 | — |
| High winds | 6 | May 2026 | May 10, 2014 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Jan 2017 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2016 | Jun 11, 2016 · $1,000 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 Death Valley National Park forecast zone and Inyo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Shoshone?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 82 miles east-southeast. 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 Shoshone | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 82 mi east-southeast | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 93 mi southwest | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSOX Santa Ana Mountains, CA | 166 mi south-southwest | 21,500 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 Shoshone
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Shoshone. The strongest was an EF0 on May 22, 2019, which touched down about 24 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on July 1, 2016.
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 Shoshone'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.
Shoshone radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shoshone, CA?
KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 82 miles east-southeast. KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Shoshone flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 135 days in the Death Valley National Park forecast zone and Inyo County; the deadliest was on August 15, 2004, 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 Shoshone 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 Shoshone, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.