Phillipsville, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Phillipsville, Humboldt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Phillipsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 37 days in the Southeastern Interior Humboldt forecast zone and Humboldt County — the most common reported hazard around Phillipsville, mostly in December and January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (23 days) and high winds (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 37 | Jan 2026 | Feb 27, 2019 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Mar 2024 | — |
| High winds | 18 | Dec 2025 | Mar 1, 2024 · $8,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 9 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 2012 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 2 | Sep 2003 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 1 | Feb 1998 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Feb 1998 | — |
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 Interior Humboldt forecast zone and Humboldt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Phillipsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBHX (Eureka, CA), about 33 miles 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 Phillipsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 33 mi northwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 124 mi east-southeast | 13,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 141 mi north-northeast | 16,400 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 Phillipsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Phillipsville.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on August 9, 2017.
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 Phillipsville'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.
Phillipsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Phillipsville, CA?
KBHX (Eureka, CA), about 33 miles northwest. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Phillipsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Phillipsville the lowest scan from KBHX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Phillipsville 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 Phillipsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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