Taylor, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Taylor, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Taylor?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 43 days in the South Lincoln County forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Taylor, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (22 days) and high winds (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 22 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2010 · $350,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Aug 2024 | Sep 12, 2013 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2023 | May 15, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Jul 2003 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 1998 | — |
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 South Lincoln County forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Taylor?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 94 miles 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 Taylor | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 94 mi southwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 112 mi northwest | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 145 mi east-northeast | 17,200 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 Taylor
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Taylor. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F1 on May 25, 1954, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2013, which touched down about 20 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 11 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 23, 2011.
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 Taylor'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.
Taylor radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Taylor, WY?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 94 miles southwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Taylor?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Taylor the lowest scan from KMTX is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Taylor 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 Taylor, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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