Las Vegas, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Las Vegas, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Las Vegas?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 236 days in the Las Vegas Valley forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Las Vegas, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (195 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (157 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 236 | Sep 2025 | Jul 3, 2024 · 42 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 195 | Oct 2025 | Jun 30, 2016 · 2 deaths · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 157 | Sep 2025 | Aug 10, 2024 · 1 death |
| High winds | 94 | May 2026 | Mar 1, 2002 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 49 | Sep 2022 | Jul 9, 1998 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 24 | Sep 2025 | Sep 8, 2014 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2021 | Dec 17, 2008 · $500,000 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 Las Vegas Valley forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Las Vegas?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 42 miles south-southeast. 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 Las Vegas | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 42 mi south-southeast | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 151 mi west-southwest | 18,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 163 mi northeast | 20,700 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 Las Vegas
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Las Vegas. Most came in August and March. The strongest was an F1 on March 30, 1992, which touched down about 8 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on September 11, 1998, which touched down about 21 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 30 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 30, 2016.
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 Las Vegas'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.
Las Vegas radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Las Vegas, NV?
KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 42 miles south-southeast. KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA) is 151 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Las Vegas?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Las Vegas the lowest scan from KESX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- North Las Vegas, NV radar 10 mi
- Henderson, NV radar 20 mi
- Boulder City, NV radar 33 mi