Yosemite Lakes, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Yosemite Lakes, Madera County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Yosemite Lakes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 38 days in the Mariposa Madera Foothills forecast zone and Madera County — the most common reported hazard around Yosemite Lakes, mostly in January and March. Next come excessive heat (17 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 38 | Feb 2025 | Apr 5, 2006 · $8.6 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 17 | Oct 2024 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 9 | Mar 2019 | Apr 7, 2001 · $7.8 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jan 2014 | Jan 30, 2014 · $3,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Oct 2003 | Aug 20, 2001 · $4.1 million damage |
| Debris flows | 7 | Mar 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jan 2023 | Oct 29, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Jan 2023 | — |
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 Mariposa Madera Foothills forecast zone and Madera County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Yosemite Lakes get?
A normal year brings about 2.5 inches of snow to Yosemite Lakes, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Coarsegold 1 Sw weather station 5.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Yosemite Lakes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHNX (San Joaquin Valley, CA), about 61 miles south. 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 Yosemite Lakes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHNX San Joaquin Valley, CA | 61 mi south | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMUX San Francisco, CA | 117 mi west | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 138 mi northwest | 15,900 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 Yosemite Lakes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Yosemite Lakes. Most came in February and March. The strongest was an F1 on May 20, 2002, which touched down about 23 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 1, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 9 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 20, 2002.
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 Yosemite Lakes'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.
Yosemite Lakes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Yosemite Lakes, CA?
KHNX (San Joaquin Valley, CA), about 61 miles south. KMUX (San Francisco, CA) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Yosemite Lakes flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 38 days in the Mariposa Madera Foothills forecast zone and Madera 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 Yosemite Lakes 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 Yosemite Lakes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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