Bessemer Bend, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bessemer Bend, Natrona County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bessemer Bend?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 219 days in the Natrona County Lower Elevations forecast zone and Natrona County — the most common reported hazard around Bessemer Bend, mostly in January and December. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (89 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (80 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 219 | Jun 2026 | Feb 25, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 89 | May 2026 | Oct 3, 2013 · $3.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Jun 2026 | Jul 5, 2013 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2023 | Jul 3, 2009 · $5.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Aug 2020 | Oct 11, 2015 · $5.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2013 | May 30, 2009 · $150,000 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 Natrona County Lower Elevations forecast zone and Natrona County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bessemer Bend get?
A normal year brings about 82 inches of snow to Bessemer Bend, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Casper 4.3 Wsw weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (17.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 | 6.7 | 17.0 | 11.1 | 14.6 | 12.3 | 10.7 | 3.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bessemer Bend?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 101 miles west-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 Bessemer Bend | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 101 mi west-northwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 142 mi southeast | 16,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 208 mi east-northeast | 31,200 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 Bessemer Bend
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bessemer Bend, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 29, 1971, which touched down about 20 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 23, 2019, which touched down about 15 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 68 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 29, 1964.
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 Bessemer Bend'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.
Bessemer Bend radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bessemer Bend, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 101 miles west-northwest. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bessemer Bend?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bessemer Bend the lowest scan from KRIW is about 9,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bessemer Bend 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 Bessemer Bend, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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