Hanna, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hanna, Carbon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hanna?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 159 days in the Central Carbon County forecast zone and Carbon County — the most common reported hazard around Hanna, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (64 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 159 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jun 2026 | Apr 14, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | May 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 8 | Apr 2023 | Mar 13, 2019 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2022 | Jul 19, 2011 · 4 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2002 | Sep 17, 2002 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 3 | Aug 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 Central Carbon County forecast zone and Carbon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hanna get?
A normal year brings about 93 inches of snow to Hanna, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Elk Mtn weather station 14.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (17.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.6 | 9.4 | 12.5 | 9.0 | 15.1 | 13.2 | 17.0 | 5.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Hanna?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 103 miles east-southeast. 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 Hanna | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 103 mi east-southeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 128 mi northwest | 14,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 178 mi southeast | 24,100 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 Hanna
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hanna. The strongest was an F0 on June 6, 1997, which touched down about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 9 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 9, 2024.
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 Hanna'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.
Hanna radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hanna, WY?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 103 miles east-southeast. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hanna?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hanna the lowest scan from KCYS is about 10,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hanna 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 Hanna, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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