Hamilton Branch, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hamilton Branch, Plumas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hamilton Branch?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 14 days in the Sierra Nevada of Tehama-Butte-Plumas Counties Above 3000 ft forecast zone and Plumas County — the most common reported hazard around Hamilton Branch, mostly in January and December. Next come debris flows (9 days) and flash flooding (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 14 | Jan 2026 | Feb 7, 2017 · $2.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jul 2014 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Sep 2000 | Sep 1, 2000 · $23 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2009 | Jun 3, 2009 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | Jul 2015 | Jul 3, 2015 · $525,000 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 Sierra Nevada of Tehama-Butte-Plumas Counties Above 3000 ft forecast zone and Plumas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hamilton Branch get?
A normal year brings about 109 inches of snow to Hamilton Branch, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Canyon Dam weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (28.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 7.1 | 25.6 | 28.5 | 22.3 | 17.1 | 7.3 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Hamilton Branch?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 61 miles south-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 Hamilton Branch | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 61 mi south-southwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 94 mi east-southeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 127 mi south-southwest | 13,900 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 Hamilton Branch
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Hamilton Branch since 1950.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.25-inch hail on July 31, 2022.
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 Hamilton Branch'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.
Hamilton Branch radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hamilton Branch, CA?
KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 61 miles south-southwest. KRGX (Reno, NV) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Hamilton Branch flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 14 days in the Sierra Nevada of Tehama-Butte-Plumas Counties Above 3000 ft forecast zone and Plumas County. 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 Hamilton Branch 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 Hamilton Branch, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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