Orland, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Orland, Glenn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Orland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 19 days in the Central Glenn County Including Interstate 5 forecast zone and Glenn County — the most common reported hazard around Orland, mostly in January and February.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 19 | Feb 2026 | Feb 17, 2017 · 1 death |
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 Central Glenn County Including Interstate 5 forecast zone and Glenn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Orland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 34 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 Orland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 34 mi east-southeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 90 mi south-southeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 123 mi west-northwest | 13,200 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 Orland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Orland, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F2 on September 24, 1986, which touched down about 15 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on December 19, 2023, which touched down about 19 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 17 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on January 23, 2016.
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 Orland'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.
Orland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Orland, CA?
KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 34 miles east-southeast. KDAX (Sacramento, CA) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Orland flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 19 days in the Central Glenn County Including Interstate 5 forecast zone and Glenn 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 Orland 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 Orland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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