Benton, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Benton, Mono County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Benton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 276 days in the Mono forecast zone and Mono County — the most common reported hazard around Benton, mostly in February and December. Next come high winds (238 days) and debris flows (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 276 | Apr 2026 | Nov 19, 2010 · 1 death |
| High winds | 238 | May 2026 | Feb 6, 2001 · $300,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 19 | Aug 2025 | Jul 31, 2021 · $41,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2024 | Jun 28, 2011 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jul 2022 | Oct 18, 2015 · $300,000 damage |
| Avalanches | 9 | Dec 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 6 | Nov 2025 | Nov 17, 2020 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2023 | Dec 22, 1996 · $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 Mono forecast zone and Mono County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Benton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHNX (San Joaquin Valley, CA), about 122 miles south-southwest. 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 Benton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHNX San Joaquin Valley, CA | 122 mi south-southwest | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 143 mi north-northwest | 16,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 180 mi west-northwest | 24,400 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 Benton
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Benton 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 Benton'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.
Benton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Benton, CA?
KHNX (San Joaquin Valley, CA), about 122 miles south-southwest. KRGX (Reno, NV) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Benton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Benton the lowest scan from KHNX is about 13,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Benton 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 Benton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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