Mount Charleston, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Charleston, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Charleston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 195 days in the Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Charleston, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (157 days) and high winds (116 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 |
| High winds | 116 | May 2026 | Aug 20, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 102 | Feb 2026 | Dec 19, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 49 | Sep 2022 | Jul 9, 1998 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 24 | Sep 2025 | Sep 8, 2014 · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 · 1 death |
| Avalanches | 3 | Feb 2024 | Jan 9, 2023 · 1 death |
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 Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mount Charleston get?
A normal year brings about 100 inches of snow to Mount Charleston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Charleston Fire Stn weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (29.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 7.7 | 16.3 | 20.5 | 29.3 | 17.2 | 6.2 | 1.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Mount Charleston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 56 miles 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 Mount Charleston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 56 mi southeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 136 mi southwest | 15,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 178 mi east-northeast | 24,000 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 Mount Charleston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Charleston. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F1 on June 7, 1964, which touched down about 5 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 22, 2019, which touched down about 22 miles west of town.
Hail: 10 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 16, 1996.
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 Mount Charleston'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.
Mount Charleston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Charleston, NV?
KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 56 miles southeast. KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Charleston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Charleston the lowest scan from KESX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Charleston 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 Mount Charleston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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