Swall Meadows, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Swall Meadows, Mono County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Swall Meadows?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 276 days in the Mono forecast zone and Mono County — the most common reported hazard around Swall Meadows, mostly in February and December. Next come high winds (238 days) and debris flows (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 276 | Apr 2026 | Nov 19, 2010 · 1 death |
| High winds | 238 | May 2026 | Feb 6, 2001 · $300,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 19 | Aug 2025 | Jul 31, 2021 · $41,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2024 | Jun 28, 2011 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jul 2022 | Oct 18, 2015 · $300,000 damage |
| Avalanches | 9 | Dec 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 6 | Nov 2025 | Nov 17, 2020 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2023 | Dec 22, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
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 Mono forecast zone and Mono County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Swall Meadows?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHNX (San Joaquin Valley, CA), about 99 miles 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 Swall Meadows | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHNX San Joaquin Valley, CA | 99 mi southwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 162 mi north-northwest | 20,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 177 mi south-southeast | 23,800 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 Swall Meadows
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Swall Meadows. The strongest was an EF0 on March 3, 2018, which touched down about 15 miles east-southeast of town.
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 Swall Meadows'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.
Swall Meadows radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Swall Meadows, CA?
KHNX (San Joaquin Valley, CA), about 99 miles southwest. KRGX (Reno, NV) is 162 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Swall Meadows?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Swall Meadows the lowest scan from KHNX is about 9,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Swall Meadows 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 Swall Meadows, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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