River Pines, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for River Pines, Amador County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits River Pines?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 10 days in the Central Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft forecast zone and Amador County — the most common reported hazard around River Pines, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (2 days) and flash flooding (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 10 | Jan 2026 | Dec 31, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 2 | Jan 2023 | Jan 10, 2023 · $2,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Feb 1999 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Oct 2015 | Oct 17, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
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 Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft forecast zone and Amador County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover River Pines?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDAX (Sacramento, CA), about 51 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 River Pines | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 51 mi west | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 81 mi northwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 108 mi northeast | 10,800 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 River Pines
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of River Pines. Most came in November and October. The strongest was an EF1 on December 24, 2015, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 18, 2020, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on November 15, 2015.
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 River Pines'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.
River Pines radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to River Pines, CA?
KDAX (Sacramento, CA), about 51 miles west. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does River Pines flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 10 days in the Central Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft forecast zone and Amador 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 River Pines 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 River Pines, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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