Sleepy Hollow, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sleepy Hollow, Campbell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sleepy Hollow?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 195 days in the Northern Campbell forecast zone and Campbell County — the most common reported hazard around Sleepy Hollow, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (67 days) and high winds (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 195 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 2010 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 67 | Mar 2025 | Oct 4, 2005 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 53 | Dec 2025 | May 23, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 17 | Dec 2022 | Mar 23, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2019 | Jul 22, 2008 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | May 2019 | May 5, 2007 · $58,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2014 | — |
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 Northern Campbell forecast zone and Campbell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sleepy Hollow get?
A normal year brings about 56 inches of snow to Sleepy Hollow, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gillette 4Se weather station 2.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (9.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 5.8 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 9.0 | 8.6 | 9.4 | 1.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Sleepy Hollow?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 129 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 Sleepy Hollow | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 129 mi east | 14,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 172 mi west-southwest | 22,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 191 mi northwest | 27,100 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 Sleepy Hollow
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sleepy Hollow, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF3 on June 1, 2018, which passed about 13 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 240 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 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 Sleepy Hollow'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.
Sleepy Hollow radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sleepy Hollow, WY?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 129 miles east. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 172 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sleepy Hollow?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sleepy Hollow the lowest scan from KUDX is about 14,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Sleepy Hollow 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 Sleepy Hollow, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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