Piru, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Piru, Ventura County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Piru?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 52 days in the Central Ventura County Valleys forecast zone and Ventura County — the most common reported hazard around Piru, mostly in February and July. Next come wildfires (14 days) and flooding (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 52 | Jan 2026 | Jan 20, 2010 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 14 | Aug 2025 | 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 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Sep 2011 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Nov 2022 | — |
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 Ventura County Valleys forecast zone and Ventura County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Piru?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVTX (Los Angeles, CA), about 21 miles west. 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 Piru | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVTX Los Angeles, CA | 21 mi west | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSOX Santa Ana Mountains, CA | 78 mi east-southeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 85 mi northeast | 7,600 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 Piru
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Piru. Most came in December and January. The strongest was an EF0 on January 21, 2010, which touched down about 23 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 Piru'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.
Piru radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Piru, CA?
KVTX (Los Angeles, CA), about 21 miles west. KSOX (Santa Ana Mountains, CA) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Piru flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 52 days in the Central 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 Piru 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 Piru, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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