Keswick, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Keswick, Shasta County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Keswick?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 30 days in the South-Central Shasta County Including Redding Metro forecast zone and Shasta County — the most common reported hazard around Keswick, 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 |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2026 | — |
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 South-Central Shasta County Including Redding Metro forecast zone and Shasta County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Keswick?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 89 miles south-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 Keswick | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 89 mi south-southeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 96 mi west | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 102 mi north | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Keswick
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Keswick. The strongest was an F0 on March 5, 1978, which touched down about 25 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 12 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 24, 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 Keswick'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.
Keswick radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Keswick, CA?
KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 89 miles south-southeast. KBHX (Eureka, CA) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Keswick flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 30 days in the South-Central Shasta County Including Redding Metro 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 Keswick 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 Keswick, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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