Bucks Lake, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bucks Lake, Plumas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bucks Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 14 days in the Sierra Nevada of Tehama-Butte-Plumas Counties Above 3000 ft forecast zone and Plumas County — the most common reported hazard around Bucks Lake, mostly in January and December. Next come debris flows (9 days) and flash flooding (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 14 | Jan 2026 | Feb 7, 2017 · $2.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jul 2014 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Sep 2000 | Sep 1, 2000 · $23 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2009 | Jun 3, 2009 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | Jul 2015 | Jul 3, 2015 · $525,000 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 Sierra Nevada of Tehama-Butte-Plumas Counties Above 3000 ft forecast zone and Plumas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bucks Lake get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Bucks Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Quincy weather station 13.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.7 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 7.6 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bucks Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 35 miles 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 Bucks Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 35 mi southwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 93 mi east | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 99 mi south-southwest | 9,400 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 Bucks Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bucks Lake. The strongest was an F1 on March 23, 1978, which touched down about 24 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 18, 2020, which touched down about 25 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 2, 2017.
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 Bucks Lake'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.
Bucks Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bucks Lake, CA?
KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 35 miles southwest. KRGX (Reno, NV) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Bucks Lake flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 14 days in the Sierra Nevada of Tehama-Butte-Plumas Counties Above 3000 ft forecast zone and Plumas 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 Bucks Lake 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 Bucks Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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