Camptonville, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Camptonville, Yuba County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Camptonville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 8 days in the Northern Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft forecast zone and Yuba County — the most common reported hazard around Camptonville, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (4 days) and flash flooding (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2025 | Jan 1, 2006 · $4.9 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 4 | Jan 2023 | Sep 16, 2019 · $2.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Dec 2025 | Jan 2, 1997 · 3 deaths |
| Wildfires | 2 | Oct 1999 | Sep 27, 1997 · $15 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Nov 2009 | Nov 27, 2009 · $2,000 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 Northern Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft forecast zone and Yuba County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Camptonville get?
A normal year brings about 82 inches of snow to Camptonville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Strawberry Valley weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (19.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 3.5 | 15.1 | 17.7 | 19.4 | 17.1 | 8.1 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Camptonville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 31 miles west. 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 Camptonville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 31 mi west | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 74 mi south-southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 87 mi east-northeast | 7,800 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 Camptonville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Camptonville. The strongest was an F1 on December 17, 1992, which passed about 16 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 22, 2012, which passed about 25 miles south of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on May 30, 2020.
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 Camptonville'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.
Camptonville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Camptonville, CA?
KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 31 miles west. KDAX (Sacramento, CA) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Camptonville flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 8 days in the Northern Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft forecast zone and Yuba 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 Camptonville 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 Camptonville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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