Rachel, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rachel, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rachel?
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 Rachel, 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.
Which radars cover Rachel?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 143 miles south-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 Rachel | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 143 mi south-southeast | 16,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 159 mi east | 20,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 202 mi south-southwest | 29,700 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 Rachel
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Rachel. The strongest was an F0 on October 6, 1988, which passed about 2 miles north-northeast of town.
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 Rachel'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.
Rachel radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rachel, NV?
KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 143 miles south-southeast. KICX (Cedar City, UT) is 159 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rachel?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rachel the lowest scan from KESX is about 16,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rachel 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 Rachel, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.