Woodacre, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Woodacre, Marin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Woodacre?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 60 days in the Marin Coastal Range forecast zone and Marin County — the most common reported hazard around Woodacre, mostly in January and February. Next come debris flows (16 days) and flash flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 60 | Dec 2025 | Jan 1, 2006 · $108 million damage |
| Debris flows | 16 | Jan 2021 | Dec 11, 2014 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Feb 2017 | Dec 11, 2014 · $4.0 million damage |
| High winds | 12 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 4 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Dec 2019 | Sep 12, 2009 · $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 Marin Coastal Range forecast zone and Marin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Woodacre?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDAX (Sacramento, CA), about 62 miles east-northeast. 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 Woodacre | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 62 mi east-northeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMUX San Francisco, CA | 71 mi southeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 116 mi north-northeast | 12,100 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 Woodacre
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Woodacre. The strongest was an F1 on December 23, 1996, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on December 5, 1998, which touched down about 17 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 19, 1983.
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 Woodacre'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.
Woodacre radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Woodacre, CA?
KDAX (Sacramento, CA), about 62 miles east-northeast. KMUX (San Francisco, CA) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Woodacre flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 60 days in the Marin Coastal Range forecast zone and Marin County. 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 Woodacre 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 Woodacre, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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