Jenner, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jenner, Sonoma County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jenner?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 77 days in the Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore forecast zone and Sonoma County — the most common reported hazard around Jenner, mostly in February and January. Next come debris flows (29 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 77 | Jan 2026 | Feb 4, 2025 · 1 death |
| Debris flows | 29 | Feb 2025 | Jan 19, 2012 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jan 2019 | Dec 31, 1996 · 1 death |
| High winds | 24 | May 2026 | Dec 27, 2006 · 1 death |
| Coastal flooding | 11 | Jan 2026 | Dec 31, 2005 · $340,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 3 | Nov 2011 | Feb 16, 2011 · $10,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Sep 2020 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2020 | Jan 25, 2001 · $1.0 million 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 Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore forecast zone and Sonoma County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Jenner?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDAX (Sacramento, CA), about 78 miles east. 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 Jenner | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 78 mi east | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 108 mi northeast | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMUX San Francisco, CA | 112 mi southeast | 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 Jenner
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jenner, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in December and February. The strongest was an F2 on June 1, 1958, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 18, 2011, which touched down about 23 miles east of town.
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 Jenner'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.
Jenner radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jenner, CA?
KDAX (Sacramento, CA), about 78 miles east. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Jenner flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 77 days in the Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore forecast zone and Sonoma County; the deadliest was on February 4, 2025, 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 Jenner 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 Jenner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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