Meadow Vista, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Meadow Vista, Placer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Meadow Vista?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 31 days in the Northern Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft forecast zone and Placer County — the most common reported hazard around Meadow Vista, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (4 days) and flash flooding (4 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 31 | Apr 2026 | Nov 23, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 4 | Mar 2025 | Nov 15, 2015 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | May 2019 | Jan 26, 1997 · $150,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 4 | Jun 2023 | Jan 8, 2017 · $6,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | May 2024 | May 4, 2024 · $90,000 damage |
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 Northern Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft forecast zone and Placer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Meadow Vista get?
A normal year brings about 7.2 inches of snow to Meadow Vista, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Colfax weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 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 Meadow Vista?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 47 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 Meadow Vista | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 47 mi northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 49 mi southwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 99 mi east-northeast | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Meadow Vista
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Meadow Vista. Most came in March and October. The strongest was an EF1 on December 24, 2015, which passed about 21 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on January 9, 2017, which touched down about 19 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.25-inch hail on October 2, 2016.
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 Meadow Vista'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.
Meadow Vista radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Meadow Vista, CA?
KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 47 miles northwest. KDAX (Sacramento, CA) is 49 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Meadow Vista flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 31 days in the Northern Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft forecast zone and Placer County; the deadliest was on November 23, 2024, with 2 deaths. 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 Meadow Vista 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 Meadow Vista, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Auburn, CA radar 8 mi
- Colfax, CA radar 8 mi
- Grass Valley, CA radar 15 mi
- Loomis, CA radar 16 mi
- Lincoln, CA radar 16 mi
- Rocklin, CA radar 18 mi
- Nevada City, CA radar 18 mi
- Wheatland, CA radar 19 mi
- Roseville, CA radar 22 mi
- Placerville, CA radar 23 mi