Nipinnawasee, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nipinnawasee, Madera County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nipinnawasee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 38 days in the Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra forecast zone and Madera County — the most common reported hazard around Nipinnawasee, mostly in January and March. Next come high winds (25 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 38 | Feb 2025 | Apr 5, 2006 · $8.6 million damage |
| High winds | 25 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 9 | Mar 2019 | Apr 7, 2001 · $7.8 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jan 2014 | Jan 30, 2014 · $3,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Oct 2003 | Aug 20, 2001 · $4.1 million damage |
| Debris flows | 7 | Mar 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Oct 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jan 2023 | Oct 29, 2007 · $25,000 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 Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra forecast zone and Madera County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Nipinnawasee get?
A normal year brings about 2.5 inches of snow to Nipinnawasee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Coarsegold 1 Sw weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 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 Nipinnawasee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHNX (San Joaquin Valley, CA), about 75 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 Nipinnawasee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHNX San Joaquin Valley, CA | 75 mi south | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMUX San Francisco, CA | 120 mi west | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 131 mi northwest | 14,500 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 Nipinnawasee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nipinnawasee, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in February and September. The strongest was an EF2 on September 5, 2020, which passed about 22 miles east of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on May 27, 2009.
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 Nipinnawasee'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.
Nipinnawasee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nipinnawasee, CA?
KHNX (San Joaquin Valley, CA), about 75 miles south. KMUX (San Francisco, CA) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Nipinnawasee flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 38 days in the Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra forecast zone and Madera 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 Nipinnawasee 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 Nipinnawasee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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