Shaver Lake, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shaver Lake, Fresno County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shaver Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 112 days in the Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge forecast zone and Fresno County — the most common reported hazard around Shaver Lake, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (32 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 112 | Dec 2025 | May 1, 2023 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | Feb 2024 | Mar 17, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 30 | Jun 2024 | Jul 30, 2021 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Mar 2023 | Jul 21, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 18 | Feb 2025 | Jan 28, 2021 · $200 damage |
| Wildfires | 13 | Jul 2004 | Aug 19, 2001 · $6.1 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge forecast zone and Fresno County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Shaver Lake get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Shaver Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Auberry 2 Nw weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Shaver Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHNX (San Joaquin Valley, CA), about 57 miles south-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 Shaver Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHNX San Joaquin Valley, CA | 57 mi south-southwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMUX San Francisco, CA | 142 mi west | 16,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 161 mi northwest | 20,400 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 Shaver Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shaver Lake, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in November and September. The strongest was an EF2 on September 5, 2020, which passed about 17 miles north of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on May 27, 2009.
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 Shaver Lake'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.
Shaver Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shaver Lake, CA?
KHNX (San Joaquin Valley, CA), about 57 miles south-southwest. KMUX (San Francisco, CA) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shaver Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shaver Lake the lowest scan from KHNX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Shaver Lake 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 Shaver Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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