Annex, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Annex, Malheur County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Annex?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 28 days in the Oregon Lower Treasure Valley forecast zone and Malheur County — the most common reported hazard around Annex, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (18 days) and flash flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 28 | Sep 2025 | Oct 25, 1997 · $800 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2024 | Jan 18, 2017 · $100 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jun 2023 | Jun 12, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Jul 2002 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Feb 2000 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jul 2025 | — |
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 Oregon Lower Treasure Valley forecast zone and Malheur County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Annex?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 64 miles southeast. 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 Annex | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 64 mi southeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 136 mi northwest | 15,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 229 mi east-southeast | 36,800 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 Annex
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Annex. Most came in July and April. The strongest was an F1 on August 25, 1966, which passed about 14 miles south of town. The most recent was an F0 on September 13, 2001, which touched down about 2 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 18 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 July 26, 2003.
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 Annex'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.
Annex radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Annex, OR?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 64 miles southeast. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Annex?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Annex the lowest scan from KCBX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Annex 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 Annex, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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