Manton, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Manton, Tehama County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Manton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 30 days in the Sierra Nevada of Tehama-Butte-Plumas Counties Between 1000-3000 ft forecast zone and Tehama County — the most common reported hazard around Manton, mostly in February and December. Next come wildfires (6 days) and flash flooding (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 30 | Apr 2026 | Feb 17, 2017 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 6 | Oct 2000 | Sep 29, 2000 · $547 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Dec 2025 | Dec 3, 2014 · $6.7 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Jan 2023 | Feb 22, 2007 · $6,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | May 2020 | May 18, 2020 · $5,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 1 | Dec 2024 | — |
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 Sierra Nevada of Tehama-Butte-Plumas Counties Between 1000-3000 ft forecast zone and Tehama County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Manton get?
A normal year brings about 3.9 inches of snow to Manton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Volta Ph weather station 2.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Manton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 65 miles south. 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 Manton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 65 mi south | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 123 mi north-northwest | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 128 mi west | 14,200 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 Manton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Manton. The strongest was an F0 on March 5, 1978, which touched down about 18 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on January 3, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on July 4, 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 Manton'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.
Manton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Manton, CA?
KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 65 miles south. KMAX (Medford, OR) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Manton flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 30 days in the Sierra Nevada of Tehama-Butte-Plumas Counties Between 1000-3000 ft forecast zone and Tehama County; the deadliest was on February 17, 2017, 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 Manton 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 Manton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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