Trinity Center, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Trinity Center, Trinity County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Trinity Center?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged wildfire on 5 days in the Northeastern Trinity forecast zone and Trinity County — the most common reported hazard around Trinity Center, mostly in August and September. Next come flash flooding (3 days) and flooding (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfires | 5 | Sep 2003 | Aug 28, 2001 · $3.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Aug 2022 | Oct 21, 2021 · $3.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Oct 2021 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 2 | Jul 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 · $30,000 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 Northeastern Trinity forecast zone and Trinity County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Trinity Center?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 76 miles north. 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 Trinity Center | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 76 mi north | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 89 mi west-southwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 117 mi south-southeast | 12,300 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 Trinity Center
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Trinity Center since 1950.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on July 30, 2025.
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 Trinity Center'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.
Trinity Center radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Trinity Center, CA?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 76 miles north. KBHX (Eureka, CA) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Trinity Center?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Trinity Center the lowest scan from KMAX is about 6,400 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Trinity Center 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 Trinity Center, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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