Nelson, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nelson, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nelson?
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 Nelson, 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 Nelson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 4 miles west-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 Nelson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 4 mi west-southwest | 200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 160 mi west-southwest | 20,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 169 mi northeast | 22,100 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 Nelson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nelson. Most came in August and October. The strongest was an F1 on October 14, 1989, which touched down about 23 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 4, 2014, which touched down about 8 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 16 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 Nelson'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.
Nelson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nelson, NV?
KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 4 miles west-southwest. KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA) is 160 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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