Kep'el, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kep'el, Humboldt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kep'el?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 37 days in the Northeastern Interior Humboldt forecast zone and Humboldt County — the most common reported hazard around Kep'el, mostly in December and January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (22 days) and high winds (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 37 | Jan 2026 | Feb 27, 2019 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2, 2024 · $300 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Nov 2025 | Mar 1, 2024 · $8,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 9 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 2012 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 2 | Sep 2003 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 1 | Feb 1998 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Feb 1998 | — |
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 Northeastern Interior Humboldt forecast zone and Humboldt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kep'el?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBHX (Eureka, CA), about 60 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 Kep'el | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 60 mi south-southwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 79 mi northeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 169 mi southeast | 22,000 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 Kep'el
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Kep'el. The strongest was an F0 on May 13, 1960, which touched down about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on July 22, 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 Kep'el'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.
Kep'el radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kep'el, CA?
KBHX (Eureka, CA), about 60 miles south-southwest. KMAX (Medford, OR) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kep'el?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kep'el the lowest scan from KBHX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kep'el 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 Kep'el, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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