Virginia City, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Virginia City, Storey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Virginia City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 321 days in the Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area forecast zone and Storey County — the most common reported hazard around Virginia City, mostly in December and January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (129 days) and wildfires (16 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 | 16 | Jun 2025 | Nov 18, 2011 · 1 death · $8.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Aug 2025 | Jul 6, 2015 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Mar 2023 | Jan 1, 1997 · 2 deaths |
| Dust storms | 4 | May 2014 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Sep 2022 | — |
| Debris flows | 3 | Aug 2025 | Jul 27, 2025 · $25,000 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 Storey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Virginia City get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Virginia City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Virginia City weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (13.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.4 | 9.5 | 13.0 | 8.7 | 9.3 | 2.3 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Virginia City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRGX (Reno, NV), about 32 miles north-northeast. 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 Virginia City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRGX Reno, NV | 32 mi north-northeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 107 mi west | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 123 mi west-southwest | 13,200 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 Virginia City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Virginia City. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F1 on July 16, 1973, which touched down about 21 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 13, 2017, which touched down about 18 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 27 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 24, 2005.
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 Virginia City'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.
Virginia City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Virginia City, NV?
KRGX (Reno, NV), about 32 miles north-northeast. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Virginia City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Virginia City the lowest scan from KRGX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Virginia City 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 Virginia City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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