Tonopah, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tonopah, Nye County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tonopah?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Northwestern Nye County forecast zone and Nye County — the most common reported hazard around Tonopah, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (49 days) and high winds (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | May 2026 | Jun 3, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Oct 2025 | Sep 3, 1997 · $2.7 million damage |
| High winds | 35 | Apr 2026 | Apr 4, 2024 · $6,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Feb 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Oct 2025 | Jul 8, 2006 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 5 | Aug 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 2 | Aug 2018 | Aug 1, 2018 · $2,000 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 Northwestern Nye County forecast zone and Nye County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Tonopah?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRGX (Reno, NV), about 167 miles 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 Tonopah | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRGX Reno, NV | 167 mi northwest | 21,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHNX San Joaquin Valley, CA | 180 mi southwest | 24,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLRX Elko, NV | 185 mi north | 25,600 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 Tonopah
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Tonopah since 1950.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on July 26, 2010.
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 Tonopah'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.
Tonopah radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tonopah, NV?
KRGX (Reno, NV), about 167 miles northwest. KHNX (San Joaquin Valley, CA) is 180 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tonopah?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tonopah the lowest scan from KRGX is about 21,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Tonopah 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 Tonopah, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.