Coloma, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Coloma, El Dorado County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Coloma?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 31 days in the Sacramento Metro and Western El Dorado and Amador Counties forecast zone and El Dorado County — the most common reported hazard around Coloma, mostly in January and February. Next come debris flows (10 days) and flash flooding (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 31 | Apr 2026 | Jan 3, 2023 · 1 death |
| Debris flows | 10 | Oct 2021 | Feb 21, 2017 · $6.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jul 2024 | Jan 1, 1997 · $10 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2025 · 8 deaths |
| Wildfires | 1 | Oct 1998 | Oct 20, 1998 · $200,000 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 Sacramento Metro and Western El Dorado and Amador Counties forecast zone and El Dorado County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Coloma get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Coloma, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Foresthill Rs weather station 14.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Coloma?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDAX (Sacramento, CA), about 47 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 Coloma | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 47 mi west-southwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 62 mi northwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 101 mi northeast | 9,700 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 Coloma
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Coloma. Most came in October and March. The strongest was an EF1 on December 24, 2015, which passed about 10 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 18, 2020, which passed about 11 miles south of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.25-inch hail on October 2, 2016.
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 Coloma'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.
Coloma radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Coloma, CA?
KDAX (Sacramento, CA), about 47 miles west-southwest. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Coloma flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 31 days in the Sacramento Metro and Western El Dorado and Amador Counties forecast zone and El Dorado County; the deadliest was on January 3, 2023, 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 Coloma 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 Coloma, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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