Mira Monte, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mira Monte, Ventura County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mira Monte?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 52 days in the Lake Casitas forecast zone and Ventura County — the most common reported hazard around Mira Monte, mostly in February and July. Next come wildfires (13 days) and flooding (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 52 | Jan 2026 | Jan 20, 2010 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 13 | Oct 2003 | Aug 5, 1997 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 10 | Feb 2026 | Oct 14, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 5 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Sep 2011 | — |
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 Lake Casitas forecast zone and Ventura County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Mira Monte?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVTX (Los Angeles, CA), about 6 miles east-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 Mira Monte | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVTX Los Angeles, CA | 6 mi east-southeast | 300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVBX Vandenberg AFB, CA | 69 mi west-northwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSOX Santa Ana Mountains, CA | 104 mi east-southeast | 10,100 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 Mira Monte
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mira Monte. Most came in January and March. The strongest was an EF0 on March 21, 2023, which touched down about 14 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on February 13, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on January 20, 1982.
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 Mira Monte'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.
Mira Monte radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mira Monte, CA?
KVTX (Los Angeles, CA), about 6 miles east-southeast. KVBX (Vandenberg AFB, CA) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Mira Monte flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 52 days in the Lake Casitas forecast zone and Ventura County; the deadliest was on January 20, 2010, 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 Mira Monte 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 Mira Monte, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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