Amargosa Valley, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Amargosa Valley, Nye County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Amargosa Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 114 days in the Western Clark and Southern Nye County forecast zone and Nye County — the most common reported hazard around Amargosa Valley, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (97 days) and flash flooding (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 114 | May 2026 | Feb 13, 2008 · $110,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | May 2026 | Jun 3, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Oct 2025 | Sep 3, 1997 · $2.7 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 45 | Aug 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 · 1 death |
| Dust storms | 9 | Jan 2023 | Apr 15, 2002 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Oct 2025 | Jul 8, 2006 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 5 | Aug 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2021 | — |
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 Western Clark and Southern Nye County forecast zone and Nye County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Amargosa Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 106 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 Amargosa Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 106 mi east-southeast | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 117 mi south-southwest | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHNX San Joaquin Valley, CA | 176 mi west | 23,500 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 Amargosa Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Amargosa Valley. The strongest was an F0 on July 16, 1987, which touched down about 13 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on July 7, 1991, which touched down about 9 miles north of town.
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.
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Amargosa Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Amargosa Valley, NV?
KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 106 miles east-southeast. KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Amargosa Valley?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Amargosa Valley the lowest scan from KESX is about 10,500 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Amargosa Valley 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 Amargosa Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.