Happy Camp, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Happy Camp, Siskiyou County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Happy Camp?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 111 days in the Western Siskiyou County forecast zone and Siskiyou County — the most common reported hazard around Happy Camp, mostly in January and December. Next come wildfires (69 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 111 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 69 | Oct 2025 | Aug 1, 2022 · 4 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2023 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Feb 2017 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 11 | Jul 2024 | Jul 23, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Dec 2009 | — |
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 Siskiyou County forecast zone and Siskiyou County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Happy Camp?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 39 miles east-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 Happy Camp | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 39 mi east-northeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 102 mi south-southwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 185 mi south-southeast | 25,600 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 Happy Camp
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Happy Camp since 1950.
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 Happy Camp'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.
Happy Camp radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Happy Camp, CA?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 39 miles east-northeast. KBHX (Eureka, CA) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Happy Camp?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Happy Camp the lowest scan from KMAX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Happy Camp 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 Happy Camp, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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