Madison, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Madison, Yolo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Madison?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 28 days in the Western Yolo County Including Capay Valley and Interstate 505 forecast zone and Yolo County — the most common reported hazard around Madison, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (4 days) and debris flows (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 28 | Apr 2026 | Jan 1, 2023 · $11 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Jan 10, 2023 · $20,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 2 | Jan 2017 | Jan 11, 2017 · $392,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Jan 1997 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Sep 1999 | — |
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 Yolo County Including Capay Valley and Interstate 505 forecast zone and Yolo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Madison?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDAX (Sacramento, CA), about 20 miles southeast. 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 Madison | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 20 mi southeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 60 mi north-northeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMUX San Francisco, CA | 105 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 Madison
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Madison. Most came in September and February. The strongest was an EF0 on September 28, 2019, which touched down about 14 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on September 28, 2019.
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 Madison'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.
Madison radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Madison, CA?
KDAX (Sacramento, CA), about 20 miles southeast. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Madison flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 28 days in the Western Yolo County Including Capay Valley and Interstate 505 forecast zone and Yolo 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 Madison 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 Madison, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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