Atlantic City, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Atlantic City, Fremont County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Atlantic City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Wind River Mountains West forecast zone and Fremont County — the most common reported hazard around Atlantic City, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (84 days) and flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Jun 2026 | Jul 3, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 84 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 29 | Jun 2023 | Feb 21, 2017 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Aug 2025 | Jul 4, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 10 | Sep 2025 | Jul 4, 2001 · $70,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Mar 2017 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Wind River Mountains West forecast zone and Fremont County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Atlantic City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 41 miles north-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 Atlantic City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 41 mi north-northeast | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 205 mi west-northwest | 30,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 209 mi west-southwest | 31,600 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 Atlantic City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Atlantic City, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. The strongest was an F2 on August 27, 1973, which touched down about 8 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 28, 2018, which touched down about 11 miles south of town.
Hail: 15 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 28, 2009.
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 Atlantic City'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.
Atlantic City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Atlantic City, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 41 miles north-northeast. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 205 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Atlantic City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Atlantic City the lowest scan from KRIW is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Lander, WY radar 23 mi
- Riverton, WY radar 40 mi