Pioche, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pioche, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pioche?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 61 days in the Lincoln County forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Pioche, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 61 | Sep 2025 | Dec 21, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 41 | May 2026 | Apr 15, 2002 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2023 | Feb 23, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 27 | Aug 2022 | Aug 30, 2013 · $15,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Sep 2023 | Jan 11, 2005 · $20 million damage |
| Dust storms | 2 | Mar 2022 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 2014 | Jul 2, 2014 · $75,000 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 Lincoln County forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pioche get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Pioche, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cathedral Gorge Sp weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Pioche?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 90 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 Pioche | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 90 mi east-southeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 158 mi south | 19,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLRX Elko, NV | 230 mi north-northwest | 37,100 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 Pioche
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Pioche. The strongest was an F0 on September 5, 1998, which touched down about 5 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on August 10, 1981.
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 Pioche'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.
Pioche radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pioche, NV?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 90 miles east-southeast. KESX (Las Vegas, NV) is 158 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pioche?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pioche the lowest scan from KICX is about 8,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pioche 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 Pioche, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.