Shelter Cove, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shelter Cove, Humboldt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shelter Cove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 37 days in the Southwestern Humboldt forecast zone and Humboldt County — the most common reported hazard around Shelter Cove, mostly in December and January. Next come high winds (30 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 37 | Jan 2026 | Feb 27, 2019 · 1 death |
| High winds | 30 | Dec 2025 | Jan 4, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 9 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 2012 · 1 death |
| Coastal flooding | 2 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Sep 2003 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Storm surge | 1 | May 2022 | May 29, 2022 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Feb 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 Southwestern Humboldt forecast zone and Humboldt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Shelter Cove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBHX (Eureka, CA), about 34 miles north-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 Shelter Cove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 34 mi north-northwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 134 mi east-southeast | 15,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 157 mi north-northeast | 19,600 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 Shelter Cove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Shelter Cove.
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 Shelter Cove'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.
Shelter Cove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shelter Cove, CA?
KBHX (Eureka, CA), about 34 miles north-northwest. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Shelter Cove flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 37 days in the Southwestern Humboldt forecast zone and Humboldt County; the deadliest was on February 27, 2019, with 1 death. 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 Shelter Cove 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 Shelter Cove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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