Floriston, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Floriston, Nevada County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Floriston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 364 days in the Greater Lake Tahoe Area forecast zone and Nevada County — the most common reported hazard around Floriston, mostly in January and December. Next come high winds (161 days) and flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 364 | Apr 2026 | Dec 20, 1996 · 2 deaths · $75,000 damage |
| High winds | 161 | Apr 2026 | Dec 11, 2014 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Apr 2026 | Feb 8, 2017 · $3.6 million damage |
| Avalanches | 16 | Feb 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 · 9 deaths |
| Debris flows | 10 | Jun 2023 | Jan 10, 2017 · $1.1 million damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Jan 2021 | Mar 1, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2012 | Jul 23, 2012 · 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 Greater Lake Tahoe Area forecast zone and Nevada County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Floriston get?
A normal year brings about 98 inches of snow to Floriston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Boca weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (22.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 8.0 | 22.5 | 21.3 | 20.1 | 18.1 | 6.3 | 1.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Floriston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRGX (Reno, NV), about 39 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 Floriston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRGX Reno, NV | 39 mi northeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 87 mi west | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 109 mi southwest | 10,900 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 Floriston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Floriston. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 16, 1973, which touched down about 19 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 15, 2020, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 35 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 24, 2005.
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 Floriston'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.
Floriston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Floriston, CA?
KRGX (Reno, NV), about 39 miles northeast. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Floriston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Floriston the lowest scan from KRGX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Floriston 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 Floriston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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