West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Whittier-Los Nietos, Los Angeles County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Whittier-Los Nietos?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 115 days in the Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley forecast zone and Los Angeles County — the most common reported hazard around West Whittier-Los Nietos, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (33 days) and wildfires (17 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 | 17 | Jan 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 · 17 deaths |
| Flooding | 14 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Debris flows | 12 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jun 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 · 1 death |
| High winds | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| 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 Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley forecast zone and Los Angeles County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover West Whittier-Los Nietos?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSOX (Santa Ana Mountains, CA), about 27 miles east-southeast. 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 West Whittier-Los Nietos | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSOX Santa Ana Mountains, CA | 27 mi east-southeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVTX Los Angeles, CA | 70 mi west-northwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 83 mi north-northeast | 7,200 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 West Whittier-Los Nietos
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Whittier-Los Nietos, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in January and February. The strongest was an F2 on March 1, 1983, which passed about 17 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 13, 2025, which touched down near town.
Hail: 13 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on January 31, 1979.
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 West Whittier-Los Nietos'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.
West Whittier-Los Nietos radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA?
KSOX (Santa Ana Mountains, CA), about 27 miles east-southeast. KVTX (Los Angeles, CA) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does West Whittier-Los Nietos flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 115 days in the Los Angeles County San Gabriel 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 West Whittier-Los Nietos 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 West Whittier-Los Nietos, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.