Little Valley, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Little Valley, Lassen County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Little Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 193 days in the Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties forecast zone and Lassen County — the most common reported hazard around Little Valley, mostly in December and January. Next come high winds (92 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 193 | Feb 2026 | Jan 22, 1997 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 92 | Apr 2026 | Dec 14, 2002 · $220,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 10 | Jun 2017 | Jul 23, 2003 · $2,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Dec 2025 | Dec 31, 2005 · $5.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 5 | Jul 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 · $15,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Sep 2019 | Jun 23, 2007 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2013 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Oct 2021 | — |
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 Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties forecast zone and Lassen County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Little Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 99 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 Little Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 99 mi south-southwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 114 mi northwest | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 120 mi southeast | 12,700 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 Little Valley
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Little Valley since 1950.
Hail: 8 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 Little Valley'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.
Little Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Little Valley, CA?
KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 99 miles south-southwest. KMAX (Medford, OR) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Little Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Little Valley the lowest scan from KBBX is about 9,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Little Valley 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 Little Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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