Mendocino, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mendocino, Mendocino County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mendocino?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 34 days in the Coastal Mendocino forecast zone and Mendocino County — the most common reported hazard around Mendocino, mostly in January and February. Next come high winds (8 days) and coastal flooding (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 34 | Jan 2026 | Dec 15, 2016 · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2025 | Mar 1, 2024 · $8,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 1 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Sep 2003 | — |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Oct 2018 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Mendocino forecast zone and Mendocino County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Mendocino?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBHX (Eureka, CA), about 86 miles north-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 Mendocino | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 86 mi north-northwest | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 116 mi east | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 127 mi east-southeast | 13,900 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 Mendocino
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Mendocino. The strongest was an F1 on December 5, 1998, which touched down about 7 miles north of town.
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 Mendocino'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.
Mendocino radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mendocino, CA?
KBHX (Eureka, CA), about 86 miles north-northwest. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Mendocino flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 34 days in the Coastal Mendocino forecast zone and Mendocino 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 Mendocino 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 Mendocino, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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