Johnson Park, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Johnson Park, Shasta County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Johnson Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 30 days in the Burney Basin forecast zone and Shasta County — the most common reported hazard around Johnson Park, mostly in December and February. Next come wildfires (9 days) and flash flooding (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 30 | Jan 2026 | Feb 20, 2017 · $200,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Aug 2000 | Oct 16, 1999 · $22 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Dec 2025 | Oct 25, 2014 · 2 deaths |
| Debris flows | 2 | Feb 2024 | Feb 22, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 2 | May 2019 | Jun 9, 2015 · $40,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2023 | Mar 27, 2019 · $10,000 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 Burney Basin forecast zone and Shasta County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Johnson Park get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Johnson Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Burney weather station 3.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 5.7 | 11.3 | 8.9 | 9.5 | 6.9 | 2.0 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Johnson Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 98 miles northwest. 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 Johnson Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 98 mi northwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 98 mi south | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 140 mi southeast | 16,200 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 Johnson Park
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Johnson Park since 1950.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 11, 2014.
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 Johnson Park'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.
Johnson Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Johnson Park, CA?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 98 miles northwest. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Johnson Park flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 30 days in the Burney Basin forecast zone and Shasta 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 Johnson Park 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 Johnson Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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