Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA Live Doppler Radar

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What weather hits Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 53 days in the Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast forecast zone and Monterey County — the most common reported hazard around Carmel-by-the-Sea, mostly in January and February. Next come debris flows (24 days) and high winds (21 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Flooding53Feb 2026Feb 13, 2025 · 1 death
Debris flows24Feb 2025May 19, 2017 · $10 million damage
High winds21Feb 2026Feb 10, 2026 · 1 death
Flash flooding21Mar 2024Feb 6, 1998 · $10 million damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds6Dec 2025Feb 13, 2025 · $10 damage
Wildfires5Dec 2013Sep 8, 1999 · $67 million damage
Coastal flooding5Jan 2026—
Excessive heat3Mar 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 Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast forecast zone and Monterey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Carmel-by-the-Sea?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMUX (San Francisco, CA), about 42 miles north. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Carmel-by-the-SeaView
KMUX
San Francisco, CA		42 mi north2,800 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KHNX
San Joaquin Valley, CA		128 mi east14,200 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KDAX
Sacramento, CA		135 mi north15,400 ftLimited — 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Most came in December and April. The strongest was an F1 on December 6, 1992, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF0 on December 22, 2012, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town.

Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on January 20, 2010.

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 Carmel-by-the-Sea'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.

Carmel-by-the-Sea radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA?

KMUX (San Francisco, CA), about 42 miles north. KHNX (San Joaquin Valley, CA) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.

How often does Carmel-by-the-Sea flood?

Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 53 days in the Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast forecast zone and Monterey County; the deadliest was on February 13, 2025, with 1 death. 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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