Macdoel, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Macdoel, Siskiyou County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Macdoel?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 30 days in the Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties forecast zone and Siskiyou County — the most common reported hazard around Macdoel, mostly in June and September. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (20 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Dec 2009 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 11 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 11 | Jul 2024 | Jul 23, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2017 | — |
| Debris flows | 8 | Sep 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 Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties forecast zone and Siskiyou County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Macdoel?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 41 miles west-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 Macdoel | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 41 mi west-northwest | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 150 mi southwest | 18,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 162 mi south | 20,600 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 Macdoel
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Macdoel. The strongest was an F1 on May 19, 1962, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 17, 2007, which touched down about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.25-inch hail on June 11, 1997.
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 Macdoel'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.
Macdoel radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Macdoel, CA?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 41 miles west-northwest. KBHX (Eureka, CA) is 150 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Macdoel?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Macdoel the lowest scan from KMAX is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Macdoel 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 Macdoel, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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