Silver City, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Silver City, Tulare County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Silver City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 86 days in the Sequoia NP forecast zone and Tulare County — the most common reported hazard around Silver City, mostly in January and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (29 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 86 | Dec 2025 | Jan 10, 2023 · 2 deaths · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 22 | Mar 2023 | Apr 7, 2001 · $19 million damage |
| Wildfires | 22 | Nov 2003 | Aug 1, 2002 · $46 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 20 | Sep 2017 | Jul 28, 2005 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Oct 2021 | Jul 22, 2013 · $225,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 11 | Jul 2024 | — |
| High winds | 1 | May 2000 | — |
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 Sequoia NP forecast zone and Tulare County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Silver City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHNX (San Joaquin Valley, CA), about 56 miles west. 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 Silver City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHNX San Joaquin Valley, CA | 56 mi west | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 113 mi south-southeast | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVTX Los Angeles, CA | 145 mi south-southwest | 17,200 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 Silver City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Silver City. The strongest was an F1 on February 19, 1962, which touched down about 18 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on July 7, 2004, which touched down about 20 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on July 7, 2004.
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 Silver City'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.
Silver City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Silver City, CA?
KHNX (San Joaquin Valley, CA), about 56 miles west. KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Silver City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Silver City the lowest scan from KHNX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Silver City 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 Silver City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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