Sun Village, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sun Village, Los Angeles County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sun Village?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 115 days in the Antelope Valley forecast zone and Los Angeles County — the most common reported hazard around Sun Village, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (33 days) and wildfires (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 115 | Feb 2026 | Feb 23, 1998 · 3 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 33 | Feb 2026 | Mar 31, 2024 · $5,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 15 | Oct 2003 | Sep 22, 2002 · $15 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Debris flows | 12 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jun 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 · 1 death |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Storm surge | 1 | Jan 1997 | — |
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 Antelope Valley forecast zone and Los Angeles County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sun Village get?
A normal year brings about 1.0 inches of snow to Sun Village, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pearblossom weather station 5.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Sun Village?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA), about 43 miles north-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 Sun Village | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 43 mi north-northeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSOX Santa Ana Mountains, CA | 54 mi south-southeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVTX Los Angeles, CA | 70 mi west | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
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 Sun Village
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sun Village. Most came in September and August. The strongest was an F1 on September 4, 1976, which touched down about 21 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 9, 2021, which touched down about 12 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on October 15, 2015.
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 Sun Village'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.
Sun Village radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sun Village, CA?
KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA), about 43 miles north-northeast. KSOX (Santa Ana Mountains, CA) is 54 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Sun Village flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 115 days in the Antelope Valley forecast zone and Los Angeles County; the deadliest was on February 23, 1998, with 3 deaths. 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 Sun Village 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 Sun Village, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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