Midwest, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Midwest, Natrona County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Midwest?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 219 days in the Natrona County Lower Elevations forecast zone and Natrona County — the most common reported hazard around Midwest, mostly in January and December. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (89 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (80 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 219 | Jun 2026 | Feb 25, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 89 | May 2026 | Oct 3, 2013 · $3.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Jun 2026 | Jul 5, 2013 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2023 | Jul 3, 2009 · $5.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Aug 2020 | Oct 11, 2015 · $5.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2013 | May 30, 2009 · $150,000 damage |
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 Natrona County Lower Elevations forecast zone and Natrona County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Midwest get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Midwest, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Midwest weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (8.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 5.0 | 8.3 | 7.7 | 5.7 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Midwest?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 113 miles west-southwest. 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 Midwest | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 113 mi west-southwest | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 173 mi south-southeast | 23,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 179 mi east-northeast | 24,300 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 Midwest
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Midwest, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on June 11, 1962, which passed about 8 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 23, 2023, which passed about 6 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 54 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 10, 2014.
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 Midwest'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.
Midwest radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Midwest, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 113 miles west-southwest. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 173 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Midwest?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Midwest the lowest scan from KRIW is about 11,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Midwest 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 Midwest, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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