Winnemucca, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Winnemucca, Humboldt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Winnemucca?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 111 days in the Humboldt County forecast zone and Humboldt County — the most common reported hazard around Winnemucca, mostly in March and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (75 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 111 | Apr 2026 | Mar 30, 2017 · $60,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | Oct 2024 | Aug 13, 2012 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Sep 2023 | May 31, 2009 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2023 | Feb 7, 2017 · $3.0 million damage |
| Dust storms | 4 | Jun 2013 | Jun 10, 2013 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Jul 2018 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jun 2020 | — |
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 Humboldt County forecast zone and Humboldt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Winnemucca get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Winnemucca, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Winnemucca 3Ssw weather station 2.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.6 | 6.2 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 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 Winnemucca?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLRX (Elko, NV), about 51 miles east-southeast. 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 Winnemucca | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLRX Elko, NV | 51 mi east-southeast | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 124 mi southwest | 13,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 190 mi north-northeast | 26,900 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 Winnemucca
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Winnemucca. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF0 on April 24, 2011, which touched down about 9 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 11, 2018, which touched down about 22 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on July 4, 2013.
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 Winnemucca'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.
Winnemucca radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Winnemucca, NV?
KLRX (Elko, NV), about 51 miles east-southeast. KRGX (Reno, NV) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Winnemucca?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Winnemucca the lowest scan from KLRX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Winnemucca 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 Winnemucca, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.