Deaver, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Deaver, Big Horn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Deaver?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the North Bighorn Basin forecast zone and Big Horn County — the most common reported hazard around Deaver, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Aug 2025 | May 27, 2018 · $75,000 damage |
| High winds | 44 | Apr 2026 | Nov 24, 1999 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Feb 2025 | Oct 10, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 16 | Jun 2021 | Jun 24, 2011 · $540,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jul 2024 | Jun 13, 1997 · $91,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Dec 2008 | — |
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 North Bighorn Basin forecast zone and Big Horn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Deaver get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Deaver, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Deaver weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Deaver?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 67 miles north. 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 Deaver | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 67 mi north | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 126 mi south | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 222 mi northwest | 34,900 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 Deaver
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Deaver, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF2 on June 16, 2010, which touched down about 21 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 24, 2014, which touched down about 8 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 26 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 18, 1958.
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 Deaver'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.
Deaver radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Deaver, WY?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 67 miles north. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Deaver?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Deaver the lowest scan from KBLX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Deaver 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 Deaver, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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