Lucerne, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lucerne, Lake County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lucerne?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 17 days in the Western Lake forecast zone and Lake County — the most common reported hazard around Lucerne, mostly in February and January. Next come flash flooding (2 days) and debris flows (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 17 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 2006 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Oct 2018 | Oct 3, 2018 · $10,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 1 | Dec 2014 | Dec 11, 2014 · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Feb 2024 | Feb 19, 2024 · $5,000 damage |
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 Lake forecast zone and Lake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lucerne?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 68 miles east-northeast. 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 Lucerne | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 68 mi east-northeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 70 mi east-southeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 128 mi northwest | 14,100 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 Lucerne
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Lucerne. The strongest was an F0 on December 11, 1983, which touched down about 25 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on September 25, 1990.
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 Lucerne'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.
Lucerne radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lucerne, CA?
KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 68 miles east-northeast. KDAX (Sacramento, CA) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Lucerne flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 17 days in the Western Lake forecast zone and Lake County; the deadliest was on January 1, 2006, with 1 death. 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 Lucerne 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 Lucerne, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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