Stonyford, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stonyford, Colusa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stonyford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 16 days in the Western Glenn and Colusa County Foothills Between 1000-3000 ft forecast zone and Colusa County — the most common reported hazard around Stonyford, mostly in February and January. Next come flash flooding (1 days) and wildfires (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 16 | Dec 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Jan 1997 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Oct 1999 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | Apr 2016 | — |
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 Western Glenn and Colusa County Foothills Between 1000-3000 ft forecast zone and Colusa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Stonyford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 49 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 Stonyford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 49 mi east | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 76 mi southeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 121 mi northwest | 12,900 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 Stonyford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stonyford. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an EF1 on May 25, 2011, which passed about 21 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on February 19, 2013, which touched down about 18 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.25-inch hail on March 4, 2009.
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 Stonyford'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.
Stonyford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stonyford, CA?
KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 49 miles east. KDAX (Sacramento, CA) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Stonyford flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 16 days in the Western Glenn and Colusa County Foothills Between 1000-3000 ft forecast zone and Colusa County; the deadliest was on December 26, 2025, 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 Stonyford 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 Stonyford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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