Bluewater, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bluewater, San Bernardino County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bluewater?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 340 days in the San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley forecast zone and San Bernardino County — the most common reported hazard around Bluewater, 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 | 79 | Jun 2024 | Oct 25, 2003 · 4 deaths · $696 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 58 | Sep 2024 | Jun 3, 2009 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 46 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Debris flows | 39 | Aug 2025 | Sep 12, 2022 · 1 death · $6.0 million damage |
| High winds | 4 | Feb 2024 | — |
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 San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley forecast zone and San Bernardino County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bluewater?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 111 miles north-northwest. 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 Bluewater | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 111 mi north-northwest | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KYUX Yuma, AZ | 118 mi south | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 161 mi east-southeast | 20,400 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 Bluewater
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Bluewater. The strongest was an F1 on September 18, 1972, which touched down about 7 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on October 23, 1992.
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 Bluewater'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.
Bluewater radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bluewater, CA?
KESX (Las Vegas, NV), about 111 miles north-northwest. KYUX (Yuma, AZ) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Bluewater flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 340 days in the San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley 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 Bluewater 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 Bluewater, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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