Stallion Springs, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stallion Springs, Kern County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stallion Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 120 days in the Tehachapi forecast zone and Kern County — the most common reported hazard around Stallion Springs, mostly in January and March. Next come high winds (87 days) and flash flooding (72 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 120 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 2011 · $13 million damage |
| High winds | 87 | Mar 2026 | May 20, 2002 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 72 | Nov 2025 | Sep 3, 1997 · $5.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 38 | Mar 2024 | Sep 23, 2011 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 31 | Jun 2022 | Jul 18, 2015 · 1 death |
| Debris flows | 29 | Nov 2024 | Dec 26, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 25 | Aug 2003 | Jul 21, 2002 · $3.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jul 2024 | — |
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 Tehachapi forecast zone and Kern County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Stallion Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVTX (Los Angeles, CA), about 56 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 Stallion Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVTX Los Angeles, CA | 56 mi south-southwest | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 62 mi east | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVBX Vandenberg AFB, CA | 100 mi west | 9,600 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 Stallion Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stallion Springs. The strongest was an EF0 on June 2, 2019, which touched down about 17 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 5, 2023.
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 Stallion 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.
Stallion Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stallion Springs, CA?
KVTX (Los Angeles, CA), about 56 miles south-southwest. KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Stallion Springs flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 120 days in the Tehachapi forecast zone and Kern 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 Stallion 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 Stallion Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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