Carlin, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Carlin, Elko County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Carlin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Southwest Elko County forecast zone and Elko County — the most common reported hazard around Carlin, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and high winds (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2018 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Aug 2024 | Aug 1, 2021 · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 36 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2, 2018 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Mar 2024 | Nov 2, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Apr 2023 | Feb 7, 2017 · $3.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 5 | Apr 2023 | Aug 10, 2022 · $5,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Jul 2017 | Jul 17, 2017 · $800,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 1 | Nov 2018 | — |
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 Southwest Elko County forecast zone and Elko County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Carlin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLRX (Elko, NV), about 36 miles west. 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 Carlin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLRX Elko, NV | 36 mi west | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 189 mi west-southwest | 26,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 192 mi north | 27,200 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 Carlin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Carlin. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an EF0 on April 13, 2012, which touched down about 2 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 13, 2021, which touched down about 23 miles east of town.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on May 24, 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 Carlin'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.
Carlin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Carlin, NV?
KLRX (Elko, NV), about 36 miles west. KRGX (Reno, NV) is 189 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Carlin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Carlin the lowest scan from KLRX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Carlin 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 Carlin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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