Topaz Lake, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Topaz Lake, Douglas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Topaz Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 321 days in the Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area forecast zone and Douglas County — the most common reported hazard around Topaz Lake, mostly in December and January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (129 days) and wildfires (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 321 | Apr 2026 | Sep 23, 2005 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 129 | Feb 2026 | Dec 19, 1998 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 17 | Jun 2025 | Nov 18, 2011 · 1 death · $8.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Sep 2025 | Jul 8, 2015 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Dec 2022 | Jan 1, 1997 · 2 deaths |
| Debris flows | 7 | Mar 2023 | Jul 20, 2014 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 6 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2007 | Aug 16, 2005 · $15,000 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 Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area forecast zone and Douglas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Topaz Lake get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Topaz Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Topaz Lake weather station 3.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.5 | 4.6 | 5.8 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Topaz Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRGX (Reno, NV), about 73 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 Topaz Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRGX Reno, NV | 73 mi north | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 116 mi west | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 125 mi west-northwest | 13,600 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 Topaz Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Topaz Lake. The strongest was an F0 on June 7, 1989, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on July 20, 2020.
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 Topaz Lake'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.
Topaz Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Topaz Lake, NV?
KRGX (Reno, NV), about 73 miles north. KDAX (Sacramento, CA) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Topaz Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Topaz Lake the lowest scan from KRGX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Topaz Lake 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 Topaz Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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