Boron, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Boron, Kern County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Boron?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 120 days in the Mojave Desert forecast zone and Kern County — the most common reported hazard around Boron, mostly in January and March. Next come flash flooding (72 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 120 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 2011 · $13 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 72 | Nov 2025 | Sep 3, 1997 · $5.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 38 | Mar 2024 | Sep 23, 2011 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 31 | Jun 2022 | Jul 18, 2015 · 1 death |
| Debris flows | 29 | Nov 2024 | Dec 26, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 25 | Aug 2003 | Jul 21, 2002 · $3.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2025 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Jun 2025 | May 20, 2002 · $25,000 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 Mojave Desert forecast zone and Kern County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Boron?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA), about 8 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 Boron | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 8 mi northeast | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSOX Santa Ana Mountains, CA | 83 mi south | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVTX Los Angeles, CA | 96 mi west-southwest | 9,000 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 Boron
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Boron. The strongest was an F0 on June 26, 1995, which touched down about 17 miles west of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 15, 2005.
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 Boron'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.
Boron radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Boron, CA?
KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA), about 8 miles northeast. KSOX (Santa Ana Mountains, CA) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Boron flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 120 days in the Mojave Desert forecast zone and Kern 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 Boron 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 Boron, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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