Point Arena, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Point Arena, Mendocino County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Point Arena?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 34 days in the Coastal Mendocino forecast zone and Mendocino County — the most common reported hazard around Point Arena, mostly in January and February. Next come high winds (8 days) and coastal flooding (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 34 | Jan 2026 | Dec 15, 2016 · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2025 | Mar 1, 2024 · $8,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 1 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Sep 2003 | — |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Oct 2018 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Coastal Mendocino forecast zone and Mendocino County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Point Arena?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDAX (Sacramento, CA), about 112 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 Point Arena | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 112 mi east-southeast | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 114 mi north-northwest | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 118 mi east-northeast | 12,300 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 Point Arena
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Point Arena. The strongest was an F0 on February 3, 1958, which touched down about 14 miles southeast of town.
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 Point Arena'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.
Point Arena radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Point Arena, CA?
KDAX (Sacramento, CA), about 112 miles east-southeast. KBHX (Eureka, CA) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Point Arena flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 34 days in the Coastal Mendocino forecast zone and Mendocino 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 Point Arena 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 Point Arena, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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