Boulevard, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Boulevard, San Diego County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Boulevard?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 200 days in the San Diego County Mountains forecast zone and San Diego County — the most common reported hazard around Boulevard, mostly in December and January. Next come flash flooding (148 days) and wildfires (123 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 200 | Jan 2026 | Oct 21, 2007 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 148 | Mar 2025 | Jan 22, 2024 · 2 deaths · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 123 | Jan 2025 | Oct 25, 2003 · 14 deaths · $1.0 billion damage |
| Flooding | 113 | Jan 2026 | Dec 16, 2002 · 3 deaths · $60,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Feb 2026 | Mar 22, 2007 · 3 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 56 | Jan 2025 | Apr 1, 1999 · 8 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 38 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2, 2001 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 35 | Aug 2025 | Jul 21, 2006 · 3 deaths |
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 Diego County Mountains forecast zone and San Diego County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Boulevard?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNKX (San Diego, CA), about 47 miles west-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 Boulevard | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNKX San Diego, CA | 47 mi west-northwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KYUX Yuma, AZ | 96 mi east | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSOX Santa Ana Mountains, CA | 111 mi northwest | 11,300 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 Boulevard
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Boulevard.
Hail: 7 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 16, 1975.
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 Boulevard'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.
Boulevard radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Boulevard, CA?
KNKX (San Diego, CA), about 47 miles west-northwest. KYUX (Yuma, AZ) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Boulevard?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Boulevard the lowest scan from KNKX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Boulevard 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 Boulevard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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