Wheatland, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wheatland, Platte County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wheatland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 217 days in the East Platte County forecast zone and Platte County — the most common reported hazard around Wheatland, mostly in December and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (56 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 217 | Jun 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 56 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Jun 2026 | Jul 13, 1996 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Sep 14, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2018 | Jul 19, 1997 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Oct 2021 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2024 | — |
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 Platte County forecast zone and Platte County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wheatland get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Wheatland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wheatland 4 N weather station 4.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 4.3 | 5.7 | 4.6 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 5.4 | 1.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Wheatland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 63 miles south. 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 Wheatland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 63 mi south | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 158 mi south | 19,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 179 mi northeast | 24,300 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 Wheatland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wheatland, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 27, 1955, which touched down about 12 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 23, 2023, which touched down about 22 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 290 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 12, 2017.
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 Wheatland'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.
Wheatland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wheatland, WY?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 63 miles south. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 158 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wheatland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wheatland the lowest scan from KCYS is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wheatland 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 Wheatland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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