Silver Peak, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Silver Peak, Esmeralda County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Silver Peak?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 118 days in the Esmeralda and Central Nye County forecast zone and Esmeralda County — the most common reported hazard around Silver Peak, mostly in March and April. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (27 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 118 | May 2026 | Mar 30, 2010 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Mar 2025 | Jan 1, 2006 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2023 | Jul 18, 2023 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Dust storms | 4 | May 2022 | Apr 14, 2015 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2012 | Jul 13, 2012 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | Apr 2010 | Apr 20, 2010 · $5,000 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 Esmeralda and Central Nye County forecast zone and Esmeralda County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Silver Peak?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHNX (San Joaquin Valley, CA), about 148 miles southwest. 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 Silver Peak | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHNX San Joaquin Valley, CA | 148 mi southwest | 17,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 169 mi northwest | 22,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 184 mi south | 25,400 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 Silver Peak
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Silver Peak. The strongest was an F0 on August 27, 1982, which touched down about 24 miles northwest 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 Silver Peak'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.
Silver Peak radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Silver Peak, NV?
KHNX (San Joaquin Valley, CA), about 148 miles southwest. KRGX (Reno, NV) is 169 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Silver Peak?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Silver Peak the lowest scan from KHNX is about 17,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Silver Peak 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 Silver Peak, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.