Lucerne Valley, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lucerne Valley, San Bernardino County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lucerne Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 340 days in the Apple and Lucerne Valleys forecast zone and San Bernardino County — the most common reported hazard around Lucerne Valley, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (129 days) and flooding (107 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 340 | Feb 2026 | Aug 26, 2003 · 3 deaths · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Feb 2026 | Jun 3, 2009 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 107 | Feb 2026 | Dec 19, 2010 · 1 death |
| High winds | 93 | Apr 2024 | Mar 20, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 87 | Jun 2023 | Oct 25, 2003 · 4 deaths · $696 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 58 | Sep 2024 | Jun 3, 2009 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 39 | Aug 2025 | Sep 12, 2022 · 1 death · $6.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 32 | Jul 2024 | Jul 21, 2006 · 2 deaths |
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 Apple and Lucerne Valleys forecast zone and San Bernardino County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lucerne Valley get?
A normal year brings about 59 inches of snow to Lucerne Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Big Bear Lake weather station 13.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (14.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 3.4 | 11.0 | 13.4 | 14.3 | 11.7 | 3.0 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lucerne Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA), about 59 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 Lucerne Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 59 mi northwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSOX Santa Ana Mountains, CA | 60 mi southwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNKX San Diego, CA | 106 mi south | 10,400 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 Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lucerne Valley, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on June 25, 1954, which touched down about 21 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 4, 2008, which touched down about 19 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on March 5, 2000.
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 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.
Lucerne Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lucerne Valley, CA?
KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA), about 59 miles northwest. KSOX (Santa Ana Mountains, CA) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lucerne Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lucerne Valley the lowest scan from KEYX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lucerne 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 Lucerne Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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