Sandy Valley, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sandy Valley, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sandy Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 195 days in the Western Clark and Southern Nye County forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Sandy Valley, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (157 days) and high winds (114 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 195 | Oct 2025 | Jun 30, 2016 · 2 deaths · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 157 | Sep 2025 | Aug 10, 2024 · 1 death |
| High winds | 114 | May 2026 | Feb 13, 2008 · $110,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 49 | Sep 2022 | Jul 9, 1998 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 45 | Aug 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 23 | Sep 2025 | Sep 8, 2014 · $3.0 million damage |
| Dust storms | 9 | Jan 2023 | Apr 15, 2002 · $10,000 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 Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sandy Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 43 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 Sandy Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 43 mi east-southeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 120 mi west-southwest | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSOX Santa Ana Mountains, CA | 180 mi southwest | 24,600 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 Sandy Valley
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Sandy Valley since 1950.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on July 29, 2018.
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 Sandy Valley'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.
Sandy Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sandy Valley, NV?
KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 43 miles east-southeast. KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Sandy Valley flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 195 days in the Western Clark and Southern Nye County forecast zone and Clark County; the deadliest was on June 30, 2016, with 2 deaths. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Sandy Valley 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 Sandy Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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