Elk Creek, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elk Creek, Glenn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elk Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 19 days in the Central Glenn County Including Interstate 5 forecast zone and Glenn County — the most common reported hazard around Elk Creek, mostly in January and February.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 19 | Feb 2026 | Feb 17, 2017 · 1 death |
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 Central Glenn County Including Interstate 5 forecast zone and Glenn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Elk Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 48 miles east. 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 Elk Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 48 mi east | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 89 mi south-southeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 112 mi northwest | 11,400 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 Elk Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elk Creek, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 19, 1953, which touched down about 21 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 26, 2014, which touched down about 24 miles east of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on August 10, 2019.
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 Elk Creek'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.
Elk Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elk Creek, CA?
KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 48 miles east. KDAX (Sacramento, CA) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Elk Creek flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 19 days in the Central Glenn County Including Interstate 5 forecast zone and Glenn County; the deadliest was on February 17, 2017, 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 Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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