Gardnerville Ranchos, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gardnerville Ranchos, Douglas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gardnerville Ranchos?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 321 days in the Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area forecast zone and Douglas County — the most common reported hazard around Gardnerville Ranchos, mostly in December and January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (129 days) and wildfires (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 321 | Apr 2026 | Sep 23, 2005 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 129 | Feb 2026 | Dec 19, 1998 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 17 | Jun 2025 | Nov 18, 2011 · 1 death · $8.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Sep 2025 | Jul 8, 2015 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Dec 2022 | Jan 1, 1997 · 2 deaths |
| Debris flows | 7 | Mar 2023 | Jul 20, 2014 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 6 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2007 | Aug 16, 2005 · $15,000 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 Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area forecast zone and Douglas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gardnerville Ranchos get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Gardnerville Ranchos, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Minden weather station 4.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.6 | 5.2 | 5.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Gardnerville Ranchos?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRGX (Reno, NV), about 61 miles north-northeast. 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 Gardnerville Ranchos | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRGX Reno, NV | 61 mi north-northeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 108 mi west-southwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 109 mi west-northwest | 11,000 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 Gardnerville Ranchos
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gardnerville Ranchos. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an EF0 on July 8, 2015, which touched down about 15 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 21, 2017, which touched down about 15 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 21 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 20, 2017.
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 Gardnerville Ranchos'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.
Gardnerville Ranchos radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV?
KRGX (Reno, NV), about 61 miles north-northeast. KDAX (Sacramento, CA) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gardnerville Ranchos?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gardnerville Ranchos the lowest scan from KRGX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gardnerville Ranchos 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 Gardnerville Ranchos, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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