Walker Lake, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Walker Lake, Mineral County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Walker Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 129 days in the Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties forecast zone and Mineral County — the most common reported hazard around Walker Lake, mostly in December and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 129 | May 2026 | Dec 30, 2022 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Feb 2024 | Dec 30, 2022 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Aug 2025 | Jul 15, 1999 · $1,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 6 | Jun 2024 | Jul 23, 2012 · $5,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 6 | Jun 2021 | Jun 18, 2003 · $10,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 5 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jun 2024 | Jan 1, 1997 · $640 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 1997 | Jan 13, 1997 · $50,000 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 Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties forecast zone and Mineral County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Walker Lake get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Walker Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hawthorne weather station 11.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 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 Walker Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRGX (Reno, NV), about 85 miles north-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 Walker Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRGX Reno, NV | 85 mi north-northwest | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 158 mi west | 19,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 165 mi west-northwest | 21,200 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 Walker Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Walker Lake. The strongest was an EF1 on June 5, 2015, which touched down about 11 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 5, 2015.
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 Walker 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.
Walker Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Walker Lake, NV?
KRGX (Reno, NV), about 85 miles north-northwest. KDAX (Sacramento, CA) is 158 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Walker Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Walker Lake the lowest scan from KRGX is about 7,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Walker 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 Walker Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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