Baker, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Baker, San Bernardino County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Baker?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 340 days in the Eastern Mojave Desert, Including the Mojave National Preserve forecast zone and San Bernardino County — the most common reported hazard around Baker, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (129 days) and flooding (106 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 340 | Feb 2026 | Aug 26, 2003 · 3 deaths · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Feb 2026 | Jun 3, 2009 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 106 | Feb 2026 | Dec 19, 2010 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 78 | Nov 2003 | Oct 25, 2003 · 4 deaths · $696 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 58 | Sep 2024 | Jun 3, 2009 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 39 | Aug 2025 | Sep 12, 2022 · 1 death · $6.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 30 | Aug 2025 | Aug 12, 2017 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2023 | Feb 21, 2023 · $50,000 damage |
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 Eastern Mojave Desert, Including the Mojave National Preserve forecast zone and San Bernardino County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Baker?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 73 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 Baker | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 73 mi east-northeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 85 mi west | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSOX Santa Ana Mountains, CA | 135 mi southwest | 15,200 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 Baker
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Baker since 1950.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on September 12, 1999.
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 Baker'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.
Baker radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Baker, CA?
KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 73 miles east-northeast. KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Baker flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 340 days in the Eastern Mojave Desert, Including the Mojave National Preserve forecast zone and San Bernardino County; the deadliest was on August 26, 2003, 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 Baker 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 Baker, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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