Beatty, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Beatty, Nye County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Beatty?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 118 days in the Esmeralda and Central Nye County forecast zone and Nye County — the most common reported hazard around Beatty, 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 | 118 | May 2026 | Mar 30, 2010 · $150,000 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 |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Mar 2025 | Jan 1, 2006 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Oct 2025 | Jul 8, 2006 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 5 | Aug 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 4 | May 2022 | Apr 14, 2015 · $25,000 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 Esmeralda and Central Nye County forecast zone and Nye County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Beatty get?
A normal year brings about 2.2 inches of snow to Beatty, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Beatty 8 N weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 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 Beatty?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 136 miles 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 Beatty | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 136 mi southeast | 15,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 139 mi south-southwest | 16,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHNX San Joaquin Valley, CA | 168 mi west-southwest | 21,900 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 Beatty
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Beatty since 1950.
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 Beatty'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.
Beatty radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Beatty, NV?
KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 136 miles southeast. KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Beatty?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Beatty the lowest scan from KESX is about 15,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Beatty 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 Beatty, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.