Bonanza, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bonanza, Klamath County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bonanza?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 39 days in the Klamath Basin forecast zone and Klamath County — the most common reported hazard around Bonanza, mostly in December and January. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (31 days) and wildfires (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 31 | Dec 2009 | — |
| Wildfires | 30 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 16 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 11 | Jun 2025 | Aug 16, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Feb 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2024 | Jul 6, 2024 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Sep 2003 | — |
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 Klamath Basin forecast zone and Klamath County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bonanza?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 68 miles west. 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 Bonanza | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 68 mi west | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 187 mi south | 26,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 190 mi southwest | 26,900 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 Bonanza
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bonanza. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F1 on May 22, 1958, which touched down about 19 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 28, 2019, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 10 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 30, 1987.
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 Bonanza'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.
Bonanza radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bonanza, OR?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 68 miles west. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 187 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bonanza?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bonanza the lowest scan from KMAX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bonanza 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 Bonanza, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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