Salyer, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Salyer, Trinity County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Salyer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged wildfire on 5 days in the Northwestern and Central Trinity forecast zone and Trinity County — the most common reported hazard around Salyer, mostly in August and September. Next come flash flooding (3 days) and flooding (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfires | 5 | Sep 2003 | Aug 28, 2001 · $3.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Aug 2022 | Oct 21, 2021 · $3.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Oct 2021 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 2 | Jul 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 · $30,000 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 Northwestern and Central Trinity forecast zone and Trinity County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Salyer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBHX (Eureka, CA), about 46 miles southwest. 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 Salyer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 46 mi southwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 94 mi north-northeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 140 mi southeast | 16,300 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 Salyer
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Salyer since 1950.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on August 22, 2013.
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 Salyer'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.
Salyer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Salyer, CA?
KBHX (Eureka, CA), about 46 miles southwest. KMAX (Medford, OR) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Salyer?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Salyer the lowest scan from KBHX is about 3,200 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Salyer 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 Salyer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Blue Lake, CA radar 22 mi
- Arcata, CA radar 26 mi
- Eureka, CA radar 31 mi
- Fortuna, CA radar 36 mi
- Rio Dell, CA radar 39 mi
- Ferndale, CA radar 42 mi