Hawthorne, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hawthorne, Mineral County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hawthorne?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 129 days in the Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties forecast zone and Mineral County — the most common reported hazard around Hawthorne, mostly in December and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 129 | May 2026 | Dec 30, 2022 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Feb 2024 | Dec 30, 2022 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Aug 2025 | Jul 15, 1999 · $1,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 6 | Jun 2024 | Jul 23, 2012 · $5,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 6 | Jun 2021 | Jun 18, 2003 · $10,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 5 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jun 2024 | Jan 1, 1997 · $640 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 1997 | Jan 13, 1997 · $50,000 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 Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties forecast zone and Mineral County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hawthorne get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Hawthorne, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hawthorne weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually November (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 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 Hawthorne?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRGX (Reno, 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 Hawthorne | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRGX Reno, NV | 96 mi north-northwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHNX San Joaquin Valley, CA | 162 mi south-southwest | 20,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 165 mi west | 21,200 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 Hawthorne
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Hawthorne. The strongest was an EF1 on June 5, 2015, which touched down near town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 5, 2015.
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 Hawthorne'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.
Hawthorne radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hawthorne, NV?
KRGX (Reno, NV), about 96 miles north-northwest. KHNX (San Joaquin Valley, CA) is 162 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hawthorne?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hawthorne the lowest scan from KRGX 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 Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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