Lake Hughes, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Hughes, Los Angeles County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Hughes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 115 days in the Western Antelope Valley Foothills forecast zone and Los Angeles County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Hughes, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (33 days) and wildfires (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 115 | Feb 2026 | Feb 23, 1998 · 3 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 33 | Feb 2026 | Mar 31, 2024 · $5,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 15 | Oct 2003 | Sep 22, 2002 · $15 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Debris flows | 12 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 10 | May 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jun 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 · 1 death |
| Storm surge | 1 | Jan 1997 | — |
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 Antelope Valley Foothills forecast zone and Los Angeles County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Hughes get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Lake Hughes, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fairmont weather station 2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lake Hughes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVTX (Los Angeles, CA), about 45 miles west-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 Lake Hughes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVTX Los Angeles, CA | 45 mi west-southwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 58 mi east-northeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSOX Santa Ana Mountains, CA | 76 mi southeast | 6,400 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 Lake Hughes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Hughes. Most came in September and December. The strongest was an EF0 on September 1, 2007, which passed about 18 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 1, 2007, which touched down about 19 miles east of town.
Hail: 9 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on October 15, 2015.
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 Lake Hughes'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.
Lake Hughes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Hughes, CA?
KVTX (Los Angeles, CA), about 45 miles west-southwest. KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA) is 58 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Lake Hughes flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 115 days in the Western Antelope Valley Foothills forecast zone and Los Angeles County; the deadliest was on February 23, 1998, with 3 deaths. 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 Lake Hughes 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 Lake Hughes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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