Buffalo, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Buffalo, Johnson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Buffalo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 114 days in the Northeast Johnson County forecast zone and Johnson County — the most common reported hazard around Buffalo, mostly in December and April. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (52 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (50 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 114 | Jun 2026 | Feb 18, 2016 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 52 | Apr 2026 | Oct 10, 2008 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 2009 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Sep 2023 | Jun 3, 2015 · $1.5 million damage |
| Blizzards | 13 | Dec 2022 | Mar 28, 2007 · $130,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2023 | May 24, 2015 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Northeast Johnson County forecast zone and Johnson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Buffalo get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Buffalo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Buffalo weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 5.9 | 7.0 | 6.6 | 7.4 | 6.5 | 4.2 | 0.9 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Buffalo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 124 miles 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 Buffalo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 124 mi southwest | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 140 mi northwest | 16,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 193 mi east | 27,500 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 Buffalo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Buffalo. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F1 on May 9, 1977, which passed about 5 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 19, 2019, which passed about 20 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 73 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 21, 2016.
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 Buffalo'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.
Buffalo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Buffalo, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 124 miles southwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Buffalo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Buffalo the lowest scan from KRIW is about 13,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Buffalo 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 Buffalo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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