Mineral, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mineral, Tehama County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mineral?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 30 days in the Sierra Nevada of Tehama-Butte-Plumas Counties Above 3000 ft forecast zone and Tehama County — the most common reported hazard around Mineral, 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 |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Apr 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 Above 3000 ft forecast zone and Tehama County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Mineral?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 63 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 Mineral | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 63 mi south | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 119 mi east-southeast | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 131 mi north-northwest | 14,600 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 Mineral
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Mineral since 1950.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.25-inch hail on July 17, 1992.
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 Mineral'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.
Mineral radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mineral, CA?
KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 63 miles south. KRGX (Reno, NV) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Mineral 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 Above 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 Mineral 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 Mineral, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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