Reno, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Reno, Washoe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Reno?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 321 days in the Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area forecast zone and Washoe County — the most common reported hazard around Reno, mostly in December and January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (130 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 321 | Apr 2026 | Sep 23, 2005 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 130 | Feb 2026 | Dec 19, 1998 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | Jun 2026 | Jul 13, 2002 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Jul 2024 | Jan 1, 1997 · 2 deaths |
| Wildfires | 17 | Jun 2025 | Nov 18, 2011 · 1 death · $8.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2013 | Jun 28, 2013 · $300,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 4 | May 2014 | — |
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 Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area forecast zone and Washoe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Reno get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Reno, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Reno 1.4 Nne weather station 2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.6 | 7.2 | 6.6 | 9.6 | 6.1 | 0.9 | 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 Reno?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRGX (Reno, NV), about 25 miles northeast. 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 Reno | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRGX Reno, NV | 25 mi northeast | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 95 mi west | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 122 mi southwest | 13,100 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 Reno
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Reno. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 16, 1973, which touched down about 6 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 15, 2020, which touched down about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 32 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 24, 2005.
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 Reno'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.
Reno radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Reno, NV?
KRGX (Reno, NV), about 25 miles northeast. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Reno?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Reno the lowest scan from KRGX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Reno 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 Reno, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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