Hamilton City, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hamilton City, Glenn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hamilton City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 19 days in the Eastern Glenn County forecast zone and Glenn County — the most common reported hazard around Hamilton City, mostly in January and February.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 19 | Feb 2026 | Feb 17, 2017 · 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 Eastern Glenn County forecast zone and Glenn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hamilton City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 26 miles southeast. 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 City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 26 mi southeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 88 mi south-southeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 131 mi west-northwest | 14,700 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 City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hamilton City, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F2 on September 24, 1986, which touched down about 13 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on December 19, 2023, which touched down about 10 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 17 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on August 10, 2019.
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 City'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 City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hamilton City, CA?
KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 26 miles southeast. KDAX (Sacramento, CA) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Hamilton City flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 19 days in the Eastern Glenn County forecast zone and Glenn County; the deadliest was on February 17, 2017, 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 Hamilton City 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 City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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