Searchlight, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Searchlight, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Searchlight?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 195 days in the Southern Clark County forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Searchlight, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (157 days) and lightning casualties & damage (49 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 |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 49 | Sep 2022 | Jul 9, 1998 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 34 | Aug 2025 | Jul 5, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 23 | Sep 2025 | Sep 8, 2014 · $3.0 million damage |
| Dust storms | 4 | Apr 2022 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Nov 2022 | Mar 6, 2012 · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2019 | Aug 18, 2019 · $10,000 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 Southern Clark County forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Searchlight?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 17 miles north. 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 Searchlight | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 17 mi north | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 151 mi west | 18,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 187 mi northeast | 26,000 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 Searchlight
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Searchlight. The strongest was an F0 on August 25, 1998, which touched down about 23 miles west of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 23, 2019.
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 Searchlight'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.
Searchlight radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Searchlight, NV?
KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 17 miles north. KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA) is 151 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Searchlight flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 195 days in the Southern Clark 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 Searchlight 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 Searchlight, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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