Centennial, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Centennial, Albany County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Centennial?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 203 days in the Snowy Range forecast zone and Albany County — the most common reported hazard around Centennial, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (39 days) and flash flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 203 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 39 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2002 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jul 2023 | Aug 13, 2022 · $76,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2023 | Jul 24, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Wildfires | 4 | Oct 2020 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Jul 2023 | — |
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 Snowy Range forecast zone and Albany County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Centennial?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 70 miles east. 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 Centennial | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 70 mi east | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 134 mi southeast | 15,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 171 mi northwest | 22,400 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 Centennial
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Centennial, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on July 2, 1976, which touched down about 15 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 6, 2020, which touched down about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 7 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 12, 1993.
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 Centennial'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.
Centennial radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Centennial, WY?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 70 miles east. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Centennial?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Centennial the lowest scan from KCYS is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Centennial 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 Centennial, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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