McKinnon, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McKinnon, Sweetwater County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McKinnon?
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 McKinnon, 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 McKinnon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 132 miles west. 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 McKinnon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 132 mi west | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 159 mi north-northeast | 20,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 164 mi southeast | 21,000 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 McKinnon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of McKinnon. The strongest was an F0 on August 21, 2001, which touched down about 21 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 15, 1980.
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 McKinnon'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.
McKinnon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McKinnon, WY?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 132 miles west. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 159 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McKinnon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McKinnon the lowest scan from KMTX is about 14,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for McKinnon 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 McKinnon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Mountain View, WY radar 26 mi
- Lyman, WY radar 28 mi
- Green River, WY radar 41 mi
- Rock Springs, WY radar 54 mi
- Evanston, WY radar 56 mi
- Kemmerer, WY radar 61 mi