Riverton, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Riverton, Fremont County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Riverton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 64 days in the Fremont forecast zone and Fremont County — the most common reported hazard around Riverton, mostly in June and May. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 64 | Jul 2024 | Mar 13, 2019 · 1 death · $22 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2026 | Aug 3, 1997 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Feb 2025 | Oct 25, 1997 · $1.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 31 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 30 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2026 | Apr 19, 1996 · $2,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2026 | Mar 17, 2019 · $21 million 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 Fremont forecast zone and Fremont County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Riverton get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Riverton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sidney 1Sse weather station 5.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.1 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 6.3 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 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 Riverton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 60 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 Riverton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 60 mi northwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 120 mi northeast | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 122 mi south-southwest | 13,100 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 Riverton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 130 tornadoes within 25 miles of Riverton, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 12, 1964, which passed about 18 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 10, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 425 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 47 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 19, 2023.
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 Riverton'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.
Riverton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Riverton, IA?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 60 miles northwest. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Riverton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Riverton the lowest scan from KOAX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Riverton 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 Riverton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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