Burnt Ranch, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burnt Ranch, Trinity County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burnt Ranch?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged wildfire on 5 days in the Northwestern and Central Trinity forecast zone and Trinity County — the most common reported hazard around Burnt Ranch, mostly in August and September. Next come flash flooding (3 days) and flooding (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfires | 5 | Sep 2003 | Aug 28, 2001 · $3.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Aug 2022 | Oct 21, 2021 · $3.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Oct 2021 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 2 | Jul 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 · $30,000 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 Northwestern and Central Trinity forecast zone and Trinity County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Burnt Ranch?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBHX (Eureka, CA), about 46 miles west-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 Burnt Ranch | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 46 mi west-southwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 97 mi north-northeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 134 mi southeast | 15,200 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 Burnt Ranch
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Burnt Ranch since 1950.
Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on August 22, 2013.
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.
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Burnt Ranch radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burnt Ranch, CA?
KBHX (Eureka, CA), about 46 miles west-southwest. KMAX (Medford, OR) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Burnt Ranch?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Burnt Ranch the lowest scan from KBHX is about 3,200 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Burnt Ranch 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 Burnt Ranch, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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