Point of Rocks, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Point of Rocks, Sweetwater County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Point of Rocks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 91 days in the East Sweetwater County forecast zone and Sweetwater County — the most common reported hazard around Point of Rocks, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (69 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 91 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 2014 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | May 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Aug 2024 | Jul 28, 2021 · $750,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 6 | Aug 2020 | Apr 13, 2002 · $261,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Apr 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 East Sweetwater County forecast zone and Sweetwater County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Point of Rocks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 97 miles north. 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 Point of Rocks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 97 mi north | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 184 mi south | 25,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 192 mi west | 27,400 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 Point of Rocks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Point of Rocks. The strongest was an F1 on July 31, 1978, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2017, which passed about 18 miles east of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on June 18, 2004.
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 Point of Rocks'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.
Point of Rocks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Point of Rocks, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 97 miles north. KGJX (Grand Junction, CO) is 184 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Point of Rocks?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Point of Rocks the lowest scan from KRIW is about 9,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Point of Rocks 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 Point of Rocks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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