Fort Irwin, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fort Irwin, San Bernardino County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fort Irwin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 340 days in the Western Mojave Desert forecast zone and San Bernardino County — the most common reported hazard around Fort Irwin, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (129 days) and flooding (106 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 340 | Feb 2026 | Aug 26, 2003 · 3 deaths · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Feb 2026 | Jun 3, 2009 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 106 | Feb 2026 | Dec 19, 2010 · 1 death |
| High winds | 102 | Feb 2026 | May 10, 2014 · $500,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 78 | Nov 2003 | Oct 25, 2003 · 4 deaths · $696 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 58 | Sep 2024 | Jun 3, 2009 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 39 | Aug 2025 | Sep 12, 2022 · 1 death · $6.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 36 | Aug 2025 | Aug 5, 2009 · 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 Western Mojave Desert forecast zone and San Bernardino County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Fort Irwin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA), about 51 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 Fort Irwin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 51 mi west-southwest | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 106 mi east-northeast | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSOX Santa Ana Mountains, CA | 113 mi south-southwest | 11,500 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 Fort Irwin
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Fort Irwin since 1950.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on September 11, 2012.
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 Fort Irwin'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.
Fort Irwin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fort Irwin, CA?
KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA), about 51 miles west-southwest. KESX (Las Vegas, NV) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Fort Irwin flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 340 days in the Western Mojave Desert forecast zone and San Bernardino County; the deadliest was on August 26, 2003, with 3 deaths. 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 Fort Irwin 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 Fort Irwin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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