Wells, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wells, Elko County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wells?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the South Central Elko County forecast zone and Elko County — the most common reported hazard around Wells, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (90 days) and flash flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2018 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 90 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Aug 2024 | Aug 1, 2021 · $800,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Apr 2023 | Feb 7, 2017 · $3.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 5 | Apr 2023 | Aug 10, 2022 · $5,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Apr 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 · $200,000 damage |
| Avalanches | 1 | Apr 2019 | — |
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 South Central Elko County forecast zone and Elko County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wells?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLRX (Elko, NV), about 100 miles west-southwest. 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 Wells | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLRX Elko, NV | 100 mi west-southwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 131 mi east | 14,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 177 mi north-northwest | 23,800 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 Wells
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wells. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF1 on May 24, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 5, 2023, which touched down about 8 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on April 29, 1999.
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 Wells'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.
Wells radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wells, NV?
KLRX (Elko, NV), about 100 miles west-southwest. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wells?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wells the lowest scan from KLRX is about 9,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wells 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 Wells, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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