Willows, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Willows, Glenn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Willows?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 19 days in the Central Glenn County Including Interstate 5 forecast zone and Glenn County — the most common reported hazard around Willows, mostly in January and February.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 19 | Feb 2026 | Feb 17, 2017 · 1 death |
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 Central Glenn County Including Interstate 5 forecast zone and Glenn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Willows?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 30 miles east. 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 Willows | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 30 mi east | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 75 mi south-southeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 130 mi west-northwest | 14,400 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 Willows
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Willows, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 19, 1953, which touched down about 16 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 25, 2021, which touched down about 21 miles north of town.
Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on August 10, 2019.
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 Willows'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.
Willows radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Willows, CA?
KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 30 miles east. KDAX (Sacramento, CA) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Willows flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 19 days in the Central Glenn County Including Interstate 5 forecast zone and Glenn County; the deadliest was on February 17, 2017, with 1 death. 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 Willows 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 Willows, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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