Yuba City, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Yuba City, Sutter County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Yuba City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 11 days in the Sutter and Yuba Counties Below 1000 ft forecast zone and Sutter County — the most common reported hazard around Yuba City, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 11 | Dec 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | Feb 2019 | — |
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 Sutter and Yuba Counties Below 1000 ft forecast zone and Sutter County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Yuba City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 25 miles north. 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 Yuba City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 25 mi north | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 43 mi south | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 124 mi east-northeast | 13,400 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 Yuba City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Yuba City. Most came in March and October. The strongest was an F1 on December 17, 1992, which passed about 19 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on February 2, 2019, which touched down about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.25-inch hail on February 2, 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 Yuba City'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.
Yuba City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Yuba City, CA?
KBBX (Beale AFB, CA), about 25 miles north. KDAX (Sacramento, CA) is 43 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Yuba City flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 11 days in the Sutter and Yuba Counties Below 1000 ft forecast zone and Sutter County; the deadliest was on November 14, 2025, 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 Yuba City 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 Yuba City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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