Topaz Ranch Estates, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Topaz Ranch Estates, Douglas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Topaz Ranch Estates?
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 Ranch Estates, 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 Ranch Estates get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Topaz Ranch Estates, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Topaz Lake weather station 1 mile 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 Ranch Estates?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRGX (Reno, NV), about 70 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 Ranch Estates | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRGX Reno, NV | 70 mi north | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 119 mi west | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 126 mi west-northwest | 13,700 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 Ranch Estates
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Topaz Ranch Estates. The strongest was an F1 on May 26, 1964, which touched down about 24 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 7, 1989, which touched down about 19 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 Ranch Estates'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 Ranch Estates radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Topaz Ranch Estates, NV?
KRGX (Reno, NV), about 70 miles north. KDAX (Sacramento, CA) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Topaz Ranch Estates?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Topaz Ranch Estates the lowest scan from KRGX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Topaz Ranch Estates 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 Ranch Estates, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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