Moorpark, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Moorpark, Ventura County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Moorpark?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 52 days in the Southeastern Ventura County Valleys forecast zone and Ventura County — the most common reported hazard around Moorpark, mostly in February and July. Next come wildfires (15 days) and flooding (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 52 | Jan 2026 | Jan 20, 2010 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 15 | May 2026 | 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 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Jan 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 Southeastern Ventura County Valleys forecast zone and Ventura County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Moorpark?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVTX (Los Angeles, CA), about 19 miles west-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 Moorpark | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVTX Los Angeles, CA | 19 mi west-northwest | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSOX Santa Ana Mountains, CA | 78 mi east-southeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 93 mi northeast | 8,700 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 Moorpark
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Moorpark. Most came in December and January. The strongest was an F1 on November 9, 1982, which touched down about 21 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on February 13, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on January 21, 2010.
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 Moorpark'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.
Moorpark radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Moorpark, CA?
KVTX (Los Angeles, CA), about 19 miles west-northwest. KSOX (Santa Ana Mountains, CA) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Moorpark flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 52 days in the Southeastern Ventura County Valleys 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 Moorpark 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 Moorpark, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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