Ruth, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ruth, Trinity County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ruth?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 22 days in the Southern Trinity forecast zone and Trinity County — the most common reported hazard around Ruth, mostly in March and January. Next come wildfires (6 days) and flash flooding (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Sep 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 · $27 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Aug 2022 | Oct 21, 2021 · $3.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Oct 2021 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Nov 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 · $1,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 2 | Jul 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 · $30,000 damage |
| Avalanches | 1 | Mar 2023 | — |
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 Southern Trinity forecast zone and Trinity County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ruth?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBHX (Eureka, CA), about 52 miles west-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 Ruth | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 52 mi west-northwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 106 mi east-southeast | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 128 mi north-northeast | 14,100 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 Ruth
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Ruth since 1950.
Hail: 7 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 Ruth'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.
Ruth radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ruth, CA?
KBHX (Eureka, CA), about 52 miles west-northwest. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ruth?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ruth the lowest scan from KBHX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ruth 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 Ruth, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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