Moorcroft, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Moorcroft, Crook County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Moorcroft?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 154 days in the Western Crook forecast zone and Crook County — the most common reported hazard around Moorcroft, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and high winds (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 154 | Jun 2026 | Jun 22, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Apr 2024 | Oct 4, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Nov 2022 | May 23, 2013 · $25,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 18 | Dec 2022 | Mar 23, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Apr 2019 | Jun 1, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2019 | Jun 17, 2015 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2001 | Jul 9, 2001 · $250,000 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 Western Crook forecast zone and Crook County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Moorcroft get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Moorcroft, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dillinger weather station 14.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | 5.0 | 6.7 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 5.3 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Moorcroft?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 105 miles east. 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 Moorcroft | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 105 mi east | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 195 mi west-southwest | 28,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 210 mi west-northwest | 31,600 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 Moorcroft
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Moorcroft, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 23, 1978, which passed about 25 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 253 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on September 8, 2013.
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 Moorcroft'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.
Moorcroft radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Moorcroft, WY?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 105 miles east. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 195 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Moorcroft?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Moorcroft the lowest scan from KUDX is about 10,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Moorcroft 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 Moorcroft, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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