Wadsworth, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wadsworth, Washoe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wadsworth?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 321 days in the Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area forecast zone and Washoe County — the most common reported hazard around Wadsworth, mostly in December and January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (130 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (36 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 | 130 | Feb 2026 | Dec 19, 1998 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | Jun 2026 | Jul 13, 2002 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Jul 2024 | Jan 1, 1997 · 2 deaths |
| Wildfires | 17 | Jun 2025 | Nov 18, 2011 · 1 death · $8.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2013 | Jun 28, 2013 · $300,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 4 | May 2014 | — |
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 Washoe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wadsworth?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRGX (Reno, NV), about 12 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 Wadsworth | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRGX Reno, NV | 12 mi northwest | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 125 mi west | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 150 mi west-southwest | 18,200 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 Wadsworth
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wadsworth. Most came in June and November. The strongest was an F1 on November 3, 1973, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on August 1, 2002, which touched down about 22 miles west of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 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 Wadsworth'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.
Wadsworth radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wadsworth, NV?
KRGX (Reno, NV), about 12 miles northwest. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wadsworth?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wadsworth the lowest scan from KRGX is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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