Barnesdale, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Barnesdale, Tillamook County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Barnesdale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 37 days in the North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands forecast zone and Tillamook County — the most common reported hazard around Barnesdale, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (3 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 37 | Dec 2023 | Dec 3, 2007 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Nov 2025 | Mar 1, 2016 · $24,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jan 1999 | Jan 17, 1999 · $15,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jan 2022 | Jan 6, 2022 · $4,000 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 North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands forecast zone and Tillamook County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Barnesdale get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Barnesdale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Nehalem 9 Ne weather station 12 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 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 Barnesdale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 43 miles east. 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 Barnesdale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 43 mi east | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 102 mi north | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 187 mi north-northeast | 26,200 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 Barnesdale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Barnesdale, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and December. The strongest was an EF2 on October 14, 2016, which touched down about 6 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 11, 2024, which touched down about 5 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 1 report 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 January 18, 2018.
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 Barnesdale'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.
Barnesdale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Barnesdale, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 43 miles east. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Barnesdale flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 37 days in the North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands forecast zone and Tillamook County; the deadliest was on December 3, 2007, 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 Barnesdale 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 Barnesdale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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