Bellfountain, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bellfountain, Benton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bellfountain?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 22 days in the Benton County Lowlands forecast zone and Benton County — the most common reported hazard around Bellfountain, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (3 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 22 | Jan 2022 | Jan 18, 2012 · $3.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Jun 2009 | May 1, 1998 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2014 | Jul 13, 2014 · $11,000 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 Benton County Lowlands forecast zone and Benton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bellfountain get?
A normal year brings about 5.3 inches of snow to Bellfountain, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Corvallis Water Bureau weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 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 Bellfountain?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 95 miles north-northeast. 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 Bellfountain | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 95 mi north-northeast | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 161 mi south-southeast | 20,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 194 mi north | 27,600 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 Bellfountain
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bellfountain. Most came in June and December. The strongest was an F1 on December 6, 1951, which touched down about 14 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 6, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.25-inch hail on August 9, 2022.
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 Bellfountain'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.
Bellfountain radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bellfountain, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 95 miles north-northeast. KMAX (Medford, OR) is 161 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Bellfountain flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 22 days in the Benton County Lowlands forecast zone and Benton 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 Bellfountain 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 Bellfountain, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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