Willits, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Willits, Mendocino County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Willits?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 34 days in the Northwestern Interior Mendocino forecast zone and Mendocino County — the most common reported hazard around Willits, mostly in January and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (12 days) and high winds (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 34 | Jan 2026 | Dec 15, 2016 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Feb 2023 | Jan 26, 2021 · $6,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Dec 2025 | Mar 1, 2024 · $8,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Sep 2003 | — |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Oct 2018 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Northwestern Interior Mendocino forecast zone and Mendocino County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Willits?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBHX (Eureka, CA), about 91 miles north-northwest. 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 Willits | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 91 mi north-northwest | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 92 mi east | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 109 mi southeast | 11,000 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 Willits
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Willits. The strongest was an F1 on December 5, 1998, which touched down about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on September 21, 1986.
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 Willits'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.
Willits radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Willits, CA?
KBHX (Eureka, CA), about 91 miles north-northwest. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Willits?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Willits the lowest scan from KBHX is about 8,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Willits 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 Willits, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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