West Wendover, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Wendover, Elko County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Wendover?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Southeastern Elko County forecast zone and Elko County — the most common reported hazard around West Wendover, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (76 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 | 76 | Jun 2026 | Apr 14, 2002 · $2,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Aug 2024 | Aug 1, 2021 · $800,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Apr 2023 | Feb 7, 2017 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2017 | — |
| Debris flows | 5 | Apr 2023 | Aug 10, 2022 · $5,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 1 | Sep 2001 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 1998 | — |
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 Southeastern Elko County forecast zone and Elko County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover West Wendover?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 92 miles east-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 West Wendover | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 92 mi east-northeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLRX Elko, NV | 143 mi west | 16,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 178 mi north-northeast | 24,100 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 West Wendover
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Wendover. The strongest was an F1 on May 13, 1970, which passed about 7 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on September 1, 2012.
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 West Wendover'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.
West Wendover radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Wendover, NV?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 92 miles east-northeast. KLRX (Elko, NV) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Wendover?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Wendover the lowest scan from KMTX is about 8,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for West Wendover 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 West Wendover, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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