Granger, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Granger, Sweetwater County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Granger?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Rock Springs and Green River forecast zone and Sweetwater County — the most common reported hazard around Granger, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and high winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 2014 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Mar 2024 | Apr 8, 2013 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 29 | Mar 2026 | Mar 17, 2013 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Aug 2024 | Jul 28, 2021 · $750,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Aug 2002 | Apr 13, 2002 · $261,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Mar 2017 | — |
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 Rock Springs and Green River forecast zone and Sweetwater County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Granger?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 127 miles 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 Granger | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 127 mi northeast | 13,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 131 mi west | 14,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 174 mi northwest | 23,100 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 Granger
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Granger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F1 on July 10, 2001, which passed about 12 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 23, 2023, which touched down about 8 miles northeast of town.
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 Granger'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.
Granger radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Granger, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 127 miles northeast. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Granger?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Granger the lowest scan from KRIW is about 13,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Granger 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 Granger, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Lyman, WY radar 25 mi
- Green River, WY radar 26 mi
- Mountain View, WY radar 30 mi
- Kemmerer, WY radar 33 mi
- Rock Springs, WY radar 38 mi
- Evanston, WY radar 57 mi