Phelan, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Phelan, San Bernardino County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Phelan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 340 days in the Apple and Lucerne Valleys forecast zone and San Bernardino County — the most common reported hazard around Phelan, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (129 days) and flooding (107 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 340 | Feb 2026 | Aug 26, 2003 · 3 deaths · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Feb 2026 | Jun 3, 2009 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 107 | Feb 2026 | Dec 19, 2010 · 1 death |
| High winds | 93 | Apr 2024 | Mar 20, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 87 | Jun 2023 | Oct 25, 2003 · 4 deaths · $696 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 58 | Sep 2024 | Jun 3, 2009 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 39 | Aug 2025 | Sep 12, 2022 · 1 death · $6.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 32 | Jul 2024 | Jul 21, 2006 · 2 deaths |
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 Apple and Lucerne Valleys forecast zone and San Bernardino County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Phelan get?
A normal year brings about 62 inches of snow to Phelan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wrightwood weather station 8.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (24.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 3.6 | 5.3 | 10.5 | 24.8 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 1.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Phelan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSOX (Santa Ana Mountains, CA), about 43 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 Phelan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSOX Santa Ana Mountains, CA | 43 mi south | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 46 mi north | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVTX Los Angeles, CA | 94 mi west | 8,800 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 Phelan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Phelan, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and May. The strongest was an F2 on June 25, 1954, which touched down about 23 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 9, 2021, which touched down about 13 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on August 12, 1998.
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 Phelan'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.
Phelan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Phelan, CA?
KSOX (Santa Ana Mountains, CA), about 43 miles south. KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA) is 46 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Phelan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Phelan the lowest scan from KSOX is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Phelan 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 Phelan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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