Pahrump, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pahrump, Nye County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pahrump?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 114 days in the Western Clark and Southern Nye County forecast zone and Nye County — the most common reported hazard around Pahrump, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (97 days) and flash flooding (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 114 | May 2026 | Feb 13, 2008 · $110,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | May 2026 | Jun 3, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Oct 2025 | Sep 3, 1997 · $2.7 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 45 | Aug 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 · 1 death |
| Dust storms | 9 | Jan 2023 | Apr 15, 2002 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Oct 2025 | Jul 8, 2006 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 5 | Aug 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2021 | — |
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 Western Clark and Southern Nye County forecast zone and Nye County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Pahrump?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 72 miles east-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 Pahrump | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 72 mi east-southeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 117 mi southwest | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSOX Santa Ana Mountains, CA | 190 mi south-southwest | 26,900 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 Pahrump
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pahrump. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F1 on June 7, 1964, which touched down about 17 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 22, 2019, which touched down near town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on July 1, 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 Pahrump'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.
Pahrump radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pahrump, NV?
KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 72 miles east-southeast. KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Pahrump?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Pahrump the lowest scan from KESX is about 5,900 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Pahrump 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 Pahrump, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Las Vegas, NV radar 41 mi
- North Las Vegas, NV radar 51 mi
- Henderson, NV radar 56 mi