Schurz, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Schurz, Mineral County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Schurz?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 129 days in the Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties forecast zone and Mineral County — the most common reported hazard around Schurz, mostly in December and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 129 | May 2026 | Dec 30, 2022 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Feb 2024 | Dec 30, 2022 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Aug 2025 | Jul 15, 1999 · $1,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 6 | Jun 2024 | Jul 23, 2012 · $5,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 6 | Jun 2021 | Jun 18, 2003 · $10,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 5 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jun 2024 | Jan 1, 1997 · $640 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 1997 | Jan 13, 1997 · $50,000 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 Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties forecast zone and Mineral County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Schurz?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRGX (Reno, NV), about 63 miles north-northwest. 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 Schurz | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRGX Reno, NV | 63 mi north-northwest | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 154 mi west-northwest | 19,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 157 mi west-southwest | 19,500 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 Schurz
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Schurz. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F1 on May 26, 1964, which touched down about 20 miles west of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 14, 1997, which touched down about 13 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.25-inch hail on August 22, 1976.
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 Schurz'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.
Schurz radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Schurz, NV?
KRGX (Reno, NV), about 63 miles north-northwest. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 154 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Schurz?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Schurz the lowest scan from KRGX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Schurz 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 Schurz, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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