Avalon, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Avalon, Los Angeles County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Avalon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 115 days in the Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands forecast zone and Los Angeles County — the most common reported hazard around Avalon, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (33 days) and wildfires (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 115 | Feb 2026 | Feb 23, 1998 · 3 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 33 | Feb 2026 | Mar 31, 2024 · $5,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 16 | May 2007 | Sep 22, 2002 · $15 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Debris flows | 12 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jun 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 · 1 death |
| High winds | 6 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Storm surge | 1 | Jan 1997 | — |
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 Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands forecast zone and Los Angeles County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Avalon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSOX (Santa Ana Mountains, CA), about 51 miles 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 Avalon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSOX Santa Ana Mountains, CA | 51 mi northeast | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNKX San Diego, CA | 79 mi east-southeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVTX Los Angeles, CA | 89 mi north-northwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Avalon
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Avalon since 1950.
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 Avalon'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.
Avalon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Avalon, CA?
KSOX (Santa Ana Mountains, CA), about 51 miles northeast. KNKX (San Diego, CA) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Avalon flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 115 days in the Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands forecast zone and Los Angeles County; the deadliest was on February 23, 1998, with 3 deaths. 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 Avalon 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 Avalon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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