Calpella, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Calpella, Mendocino County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Calpella?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 34 days in the Southeastern Interior Mendocino forecast zone and Mendocino County — the most common reported hazard around Calpella, mostly in January and February. Next come high winds (6 days) and wildfires (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 34 | Jan 2026 | Dec 15, 2016 · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2025 | Jan 3, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Sep 2021 | Oct 8, 2017 · 8 deaths · $38 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Oct 2018 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Southeastern Interior Mendocino forecast zone and Mendocino County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Calpella?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 85 miles east-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 Calpella | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 85 mi east-northeast | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 96 mi east-southeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 105 mi north-northwest | 10,400 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 Calpella
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Calpella. The strongest was an F0 on December 11, 1983, which touched down about 6 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on September 25, 1990.
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 Calpella'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.
Calpella radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Calpella, CA?
KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 85 miles east-northeast. KDAX (Sacramento, CA) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Calpella flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 34 days in the Southeastern Interior Mendocino forecast zone and Mendocino 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 Calpella 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 Calpella, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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