Washam, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Washam, Sweetwater County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Washam?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Flaming Gorge forecast zone and Sweetwater County — the most common reported hazard around Washam, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (19 days) and high winds (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 2014 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Dec 2022 | Apr 8, 2013 · $2,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Aug 2024 | Jul 28, 2021 · $750,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Aug 2002 | Apr 13, 2002 · $261,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Mar 2017 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Feb 2008 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Flaming Gorge forecast zone and Sweetwater County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Washam?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 144 miles west. 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 Washam | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 144 mi west | 17,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 156 mi north-northeast | 19,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 156 mi south-southeast | 19,300 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 Washam
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Washam. The strongest was an F0 on August 21, 2001, which touched down about 10 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 16, 2015, which touched down about 24 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 9 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 6, 2009.
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 Washam'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.
Washam radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Washam, WY?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 144 miles west. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 156 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Washam?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Washam the lowest scan from KMTX is about 17,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Washam 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 Washam, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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