Sierra Brooks, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sierra Brooks, Sierra County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sierra Brooks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 193 days in the Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties forecast zone and Sierra County — the most common reported hazard around Sierra Brooks, mostly in December and January. Next come high winds (92 days) and flooding (4 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 193 | Feb 2026 | Jan 22, 1997 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 92 | Apr 2026 | Dec 14, 2002 · $220,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Mar 2023 | Feb 9, 2017 · $6.8 million damage |
| Debris flows | 4 | Oct 2021 | Jan 11, 2017 · $1.6 million damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Sep 2019 | Jun 23, 2007 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2013 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 1997 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | Jul 2003 | — |
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 Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties forecast zone and Sierra County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sierra Brooks get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Sierra Brooks, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Vinton weather station 11.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.9 | 8.5 | 8.2 | 7.6 | 6.9 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Sierra Brooks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRGX (Reno, NV), about 41 miles east. 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 Sierra Brooks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRGX Reno, NV | 41 mi east | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 76 mi west | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 111 mi southwest | 11,300 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 Sierra Brooks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sierra Brooks. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F1 on July 16, 1973, which touched down about 24 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 15, 2020, which touched down about 8 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 30 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 23, 2003.
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 Sierra Brooks'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.
Sierra Brooks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sierra Brooks, CA?
KRGX (Reno, NV), about 41 miles east. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sierra Brooks?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sierra Brooks the lowest scan from KRGX is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sierra Brooks 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 Sierra Brooks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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