Soda Springs, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Soda Springs, Nevada County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Soda Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 20 days in the Sierra Nevada of Sierra-Nevada-Placer Counties Above 5000 ft Including Interstate 80 forecast zone and Nevada County — the most common reported hazard around Soda Springs, mostly in December and February. Next come debris flows (7 days) and flash flooding (4 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 20 | Apr 2026 | Feb 8, 2017 · $3.6 million damage |
| Debris flows | 7 | Jun 2023 | Jan 10, 2017 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2012 | Jul 23, 2012 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 2 | Feb 2023 | Feb 21, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Apr 2026 | — |
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 Sierra Nevada of Sierra-Nevada-Placer Counties Above 5000 ft Including Interstate 80 forecast zone and Nevada County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Soda Springs get?
A normal year brings about 445 inches of snow to Soda Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Soda Springs 1.5 Ssw weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (105.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.9 | 42.8 | 69.3 | 73.0 | 84.2 | 105.7 | 41.2 | 15.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Soda Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRGX (Reno, NV), about 57 miles east-northeast. 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 Soda Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRGX Reno, NV | 57 mi east-northeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 68 mi west | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 90 mi southwest | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Soda Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Soda Springs. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an EF0 on September 13, 2017, which touched down about 24 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 21 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-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 Soda Springs'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.
Soda Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Soda Springs, CA?
KRGX (Reno, NV), about 57 miles east-northeast. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Soda Springs flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 20 days in the Sierra Nevada of Sierra-Nevada-Placer Counties Above 5000 ft Including Interstate 80 forecast zone and Nevada County. 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 Soda Springs 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 Soda Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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