Georgetown, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Georgetown, El Dorado County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Georgetown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 31 days in the Central Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft forecast zone and El Dorado County — the most common reported hazard around Georgetown, 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 Central Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft forecast zone and El Dorado County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Georgetown get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Georgetown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Foresthill Rs weather station 6.8 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 Georgetown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDAX (Sacramento, CA), about 54 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 Georgetown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 54 mi west-southwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 59 mi northwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 94 mi northeast | 8,700 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 Georgetown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Georgetown. Most came in October and April. The strongest was an EF1 on December 24, 2015, which passed about 18 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 18, 2020, which passed about 19 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on February 19, 2024.
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 Georgetown'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.
Georgetown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Georgetown, CA?
KDAX (Sacramento, CA), about 54 miles west-southwest. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 59 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Georgetown flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 31 days in the Central Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft 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 Georgetown 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 Georgetown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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