Linden, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Linden, San Joaquin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Linden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 31 days in the Central San Joaquin County Including Stockton Metro forecast zone and San Joaquin County — the most common reported hazard around Linden, mostly in January and February. Next come flash flooding (4 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 31 | Apr 2026 | Jan 1, 2023 · $107 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | May 2019 | May 5, 1998 · $1.6 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Jan 2023 | Apr 1, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Sep 2009 | — |
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 Central San Joaquin County Including Stockton Metro forecast zone and San Joaquin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Linden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDAX (Sacramento, CA), about 46 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 Linden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 46 mi northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMUX San Francisco, CA | 74 mi southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 106 mi north-northwest | 10,500 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 Linden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Linden. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an F1 on December 12, 1996, which touched down about 22 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 1, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on March 11, 2023.
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 Linden'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.
Linden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Linden, CA?
KDAX (Sacramento, CA), about 46 miles northwest. KMUX (San Francisco, CA) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Linden flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 31 days in the Central San Joaquin County Including Stockton Metro forecast zone and San Joaquin 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 Linden 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 Linden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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