Owyhee, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Owyhee, Elko County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Owyhee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 142 days in the Northern Elko County forecast zone and Elko County — the most common reported hazard around Owyhee, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (113 days) and high winds (72 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 142 | May 2024 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2018 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 72 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Aug 2024 | Aug 1, 2021 · $800,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Apr 2023 | Feb 7, 2017 · $3.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 5 | Apr 2023 | Aug 10, 2022 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Jan 2013 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Aug 2018 | — |
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 Northern Elko County forecast zone and Elko County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Owyhee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLRX (Elko, NV), about 88 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 Owyhee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLRX Elko, NV | 88 mi south-southwest | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 108 mi north | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 197 mi east-northeast | 28,500 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 Owyhee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Owyhee. The strongest was an EF0 on June 21, 2009, which touched down about 7 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 22, 2018, which touched down about 20 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on May 5, 2017.
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 Owyhee'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.
Owyhee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Owyhee, NV?
KLRX (Elko, NV), about 88 miles south-southwest. KCBX (Boise, ID) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Owyhee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Owyhee the lowest scan from KLRX is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Owyhee 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 Owyhee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.