Crescent Valley, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Crescent Valley, Eureka County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Crescent Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 58 days in the Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County forecast zone and Eureka County — the most common reported hazard around Crescent Valley, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (40 days) and high winds (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Mar 2025 | Nov 2, 2015 · $15,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 40 | Sep 2024 | Jul 21, 2008 · $2,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 20 | May 2018 | Aug 1, 2007 · $297,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Apr 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 · $4.0 million damage |
| Dust storms | 2 | Aug 2007 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Aug 2018 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Aug 2022 | — |
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 Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County forecast zone and Eureka County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Crescent Valley get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Crescent Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Beowawe weather station 12.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.6 | 6.5 | 7.6 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 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 Crescent Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLRX (Elko, NV), about 25 miles north-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 Crescent Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLRX Elko, NV | 25 mi north-northwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 159 mi west-southwest | 20,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 213 mi north | 32,500 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 Crescent Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Crescent Valley. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F1 on May 5, 1994, which touched down about 24 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2014, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 7 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on May 5, 1994.
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 Crescent Valley'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.
Crescent Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Crescent Valley, NV?
KLRX (Elko, NV), about 25 miles north-northwest. KRGX (Reno, NV) is 159 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Crescent Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Crescent Valley the lowest scan from KLRX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Crescent 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 Crescent Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Carlin, NV radar 32 mi
- Elko, NV radar 51 mi