Anchor Bay, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Anchor Bay, Mendocino County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Anchor Bay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 34 days in the Coastal Mendocino forecast zone and Mendocino County — the most common reported hazard around Anchor Bay, mostly in January and February. Next come high winds (8 days) and coastal flooding (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 34 | Jan 2026 | Dec 15, 2016 · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2025 | Mar 1, 2024 · $8,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 1 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Sep 2003 | — |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Oct 2018 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Coastal Mendocino forecast zone and Mendocino County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Anchor Bay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDAX (Sacramento, CA), about 104 miles east-southeast. 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 Anchor Bay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 104 mi east-southeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 114 mi east-northeast | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 123 mi north-northwest | 13,200 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 Anchor Bay
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Anchor Bay. The strongest was an F0 on February 3, 1958, which touched down about 5 miles south-southeast of town.
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 Anchor Bay'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.
Anchor Bay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Anchor Bay, CA?
KDAX (Sacramento, CA), about 104 miles east-southeast. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Anchor Bay flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 34 days in the Coastal Mendocino forecast zone and Mendocino County. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Anchor Bay 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 Anchor Bay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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