Marin City, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Marin City, Marin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Marin City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 60 days in the Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore forecast zone and Marin County — the most common reported hazard around Marin City, mostly in January and February. Next come high winds (24 days) and debris flows (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 60 | Dec 2025 | Jan 1, 2006 · $108 million damage |
| High winds | 24 | May 2026 | Dec 27, 2006 · 1 death |
| Debris flows | 19 | Jan 2021 | Dec 11, 2014 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Feb 2017 | Dec 11, 2014 · $4.0 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 11 | Jan 2026 | Dec 31, 2005 · $340,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 4 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Storm surge | 3 | Nov 2011 | Feb 16, 2011 · $10,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Sep 2020 | — |
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 Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore forecast zone and Marin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Marin City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMUX (San Francisco, CA), about 60 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 Marin City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMUX San Francisco, CA | 60 mi southeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 63 mi northeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 122 mi north-northeast | 13,100 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 Marin City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Marin City. Most came in March and December. The strongest was an F1 on March 20, 2005, which passed about 16 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on March 4, 1996.
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 Marin City'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.
Marin City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Marin City, CA?
KMUX (San Francisco, CA), about 60 miles southeast. KDAX (Sacramento, CA) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Marin City flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 60 days in the Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore forecast zone and Marin 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 Marin City 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 Marin City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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