Orovada, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Orovada, Humboldt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Orovada?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 111 days in the Humboldt County forecast zone and Humboldt County — the most common reported hazard around Orovada, mostly in March and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (75 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 111 | Apr 2026 | Mar 30, 2017 · $60,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | Oct 2024 | Aug 13, 2012 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Sep 2023 | May 31, 2009 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2023 | Feb 7, 2017 · $3.0 million damage |
| Dust storms | 4 | Jun 2013 | Jun 10, 2013 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Jul 2018 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jun 2020 | — |
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 Humboldt County forecast zone and Humboldt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Orovada get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Orovada, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Orovada 3 W weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.1 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Orovada?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLRX (Elko, NV), about 77 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 Orovada | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLRX Elko, NV | 77 mi southeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 151 mi southwest | 18,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 157 mi north-northeast | 19,500 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 Orovada
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Orovada. The strongest was an F0 on June 25, 2004, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on June 5, 2009.
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 Orovada'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.
Orovada radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Orovada, NV?
KLRX (Elko, NV), about 77 miles southeast. KRGX (Reno, NV) is 151 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Orovada?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Orovada the lowest scan from KLRX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Orovada 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 Orovada, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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