Wright, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wright, Campbell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wright?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 195 days in the Southern Campbell forecast zone and Campbell County — the most common reported hazard around Wright, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and high winds (46 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 | 60 | Mar 2025 | Oct 4, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 46 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 17 | Dec 2022 | Mar 23, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2019 | Jul 22, 2008 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 9 | 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 Southern Campbell forecast zone and Campbell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wright get?
A normal year brings about 58 inches of snow to Wright, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wright 12W weather station 11.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (10.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 6.4 | 8.1 | 9.2 | 10.0 | 2.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Wright?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 135 miles east-northeast. 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 Wright | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 135 mi east-northeast | 15,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 157 mi west-southwest | 19,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 183 mi south-southeast | 25,100 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 Wright
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wright, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 12, 2005, which touched down about 2 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on June 23, 2023, which passed about 19 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 95 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 19, 2020.
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 Wright'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.
Wright radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wright, WY?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 135 miles east-northeast. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 157 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wright?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wright the lowest scan from KUDX is about 15,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wright 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 Wright, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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