Laughlin, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Laughlin, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Laughlin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 195 days in the Lake Mohave - NV side forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Laughlin, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (157 days) and lightning casualties & damage (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 195 | Oct 2025 | Jun 30, 2016 · 2 deaths · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 157 | Sep 2025 | Aug 10, 2024 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 49 | Sep 2022 | Jul 9, 1998 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Sep 2025 | Sep 8, 2014 · $3.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | May 1997 | — |
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 Lake Mohave - NV side forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Laughlin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 42 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 Laughlin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 42 mi north-northwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 166 mi west | 21,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KYUX Yuma, AZ | 183 mi south | 25,100 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 Laughlin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Laughlin. Most came in November and September. The strongest was an F1 on September 18, 1972, which touched down about 8 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an F1 on April 21, 2001, which crossed near town.
Hail: 11 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 23, 2019.
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 Laughlin'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.
Laughlin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Laughlin, NV?
KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 42 miles north-northwest. KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA) is 166 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Laughlin flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 195 days in the Lake Mohave - NV side forecast zone and Clark County; the deadliest was on June 30, 2016, with 2 deaths. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Laughlin 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 Laughlin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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