Nellis AFB, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nellis AFB, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nellis AFB?
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 Nellis AFB, 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 Nellis AFB?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 39 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 Nellis AFB | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 39 mi south-southeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 153 mi northeast | 18,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 161 mi west-southwest | 20,500 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 Nellis AFB
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nellis AFB. Most came in August and March. The strongest was an F1 on March 30, 1992, which touched down about 7 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on September 11, 1998, which touched down about 16 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 32 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 Nellis AFB'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.
Nellis AFB radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nellis AFB, NV?
KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 39 miles south-southeast. KICX (Cedar City, UT) is 153 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nellis AFB?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nellis AFB the lowest scan from KESX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Nellis AFB 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 Nellis AFB, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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