Chalfant, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chalfant, Mono County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chalfant?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 276 days in the Mono forecast zone and Mono County — the most common reported hazard around Chalfant, mostly in February and December. Next come high winds (238 days) and debris flows (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 276 | Apr 2026 | Nov 19, 2010 · 1 death |
| High winds | 238 | May 2026 | Feb 6, 2001 · $300,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 19 | Aug 2025 | Jul 31, 2021 · $41,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2024 | Jun 28, 2011 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jul 2022 | Oct 18, 2015 · $300,000 damage |
| Avalanches | 9 | Dec 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 6 | Nov 2025 | Nov 17, 2020 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2023 | Dec 22, 1996 · $50,000 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 Mono forecast zone and Mono County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Chalfant?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHNX (San Joaquin Valley, CA), about 106 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 Chalfant | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHNX San Joaquin Valley, CA | 106 mi southwest | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 167 mi north-northwest | 21,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 172 mi south-southeast | 22,700 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 Chalfant
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Chalfant. The strongest was an EF0 on March 3, 2018, which touched down about 6 miles south of town.
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 Chalfant'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.
Chalfant radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chalfant, CA?
KHNX (San Joaquin Valley, CA), about 106 miles southwest. KRGX (Reno, NV) is 167 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chalfant?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chalfant the lowest scan from KHNX is about 10,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Chalfant 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 Chalfant, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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