Elmira, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elmira, Solano County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elmira?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 18 days in the Central Solano County Including Fairfield and Vacaville forecast zone and Solano County — the most common reported hazard around Elmira, mostly in February and January. Next come flash flooding (2 days) and wildfires (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 18 | Nov 2025 | Jan 1, 2006 · 1 death · $15 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Sep 2014 | Sep 26, 2014 · $5,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | May 1997 | May 29, 1997 · $150,000 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 Central Solano County Including Fairfield and Vacaville forecast zone and Solano County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Elmira?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDAX (Sacramento, CA), about 16 miles northeast. 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 Elmira | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 16 mi northeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 80 mi north | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMUX San Francisco, CA | 83 mi south | 7,200 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 Elmira
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elmira. Most came in September and April. The strongest was an F0 on December 23, 1996, which touched down about 10 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 28, 2019, which touched down about 18 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 19, 1983.
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 Elmira'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.
Elmira radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elmira, CA?
KDAX (Sacramento, CA), about 16 miles northeast. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Elmira flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 18 days in the Central Solano County Including Fairfield and Vacaville forecast zone and Solano County; the deadliest was on January 1, 2006, 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 Elmira 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 Elmira, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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