Moapa Valley, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Moapa Valley, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Moapa Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 195 days in the Northeast Clark County forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Moapa Valley, 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 |
| Excessive heat | 45 | Aug 2025 | Jun 29, 2025 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 25 | Sep 2025 | Sep 8, 2014 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | May 2026 | Apr 7, 2011 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Mar 2022 | Mar 9, 2022 · 1 death |
| 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 Northeast Clark County forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Moapa Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 67 miles south-southwest. 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 Moapa Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 67 mi south-southwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 111 mi northeast | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 203 mi west-southwest | 30,000 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 Moapa Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Moapa Valley. The strongest was an F1 on September 17, 1989, which touched down about 11 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 7, 1998.
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 Moapa Valley'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.
Moapa Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Moapa Valley, NV?
KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 67 miles south-southwest. KICX (Cedar City, UT) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Moapa Valley flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 195 days in the Northeast Clark County 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 Moapa Valley 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 Moapa Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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