Eureka, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eureka, Eureka County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eureka?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 106 days in the Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County forecast zone and Eureka County — the most common reported hazard around Eureka, mostly in February and January. Next come high winds (41 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 106 | Mar 2025 | — |
| High winds | 41 | Apr 2026 | Dec 11, 2014 · $30,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 40 | Sep 2024 | Jul 21, 2008 · $2,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | May 2018 | Aug 1, 2007 · $297,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 · $4.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2008 | — |
| 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 Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County forecast zone and Eureka County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Eureka get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Eureka, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eureka weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (11.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 3.4 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 11.9 | 7.4 | 4.5 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Eureka?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLRX (Elko, NV), about 96 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 Eureka | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLRX Elko, NV | 96 mi north-northwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 187 mi west | 26,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 214 mi southeast | 32,700 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 Eureka
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Eureka. The strongest was an F0 on June 9, 2006, which touched down about 7 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on May 15, 2021.
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 Eureka'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.
Eureka radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eureka, NV?
KLRX (Elko, NV), about 96 miles north-northwest. KRGX (Reno, NV) is 187 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Eureka?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Eureka the lowest scan from KLRX is about 9,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Eureka 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 Eureka, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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