Riverside, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Riverside, Carbon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Riverside?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Upper North Platte River Basin forecast zone and Carbon County — the most common reported hazard around Riverside, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (63 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jun 2026 | Apr 14, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 63 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2025 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Mar 2019 | — |
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 Upper North Platte River Basin forecast zone and Carbon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Riverside?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 103 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 Riverside | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 103 mi east | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 153 mi southeast | 18,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 155 mi north-northwest | 19,100 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 Riverside
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Riverside. The strongest was an F1 on June 15, 1966, which passed about 15 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an F1 on July 15, 1967, which touched down about 4 miles east-southeast of town.
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 Riverside'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.
Riverside radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Riverside, WY?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 103 miles east. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 153 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Riverside?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Riverside the lowest scan from KCYS is about 10,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Riverside 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 Riverside, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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