Blodgett, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blodgett, Benton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blodgett?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 22 days in the Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands forecast zone and Benton County — the most common reported hazard around Blodgett, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (3 days) and ice storms & sleet (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 |
| Ice storms & sleet | 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 Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands forecast zone and Benton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Blodgett get?
A normal year brings about 5.3 inches of snow to Blodgett, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Corvallis Water Bureau weather station 6.9 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 Blodgett?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 82 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 Blodgett | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 82 mi north-northeast | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 176 mi north | 23,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 179 mi south-southeast | 24,200 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 Blodgett
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blodgett. Most came in June and March. The strongest was an F1 on June 21, 2003, which touched down about 24 miles northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 6, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles east-southeast of town.
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 Blodgett'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.
Blodgett radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blodgett, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 82 miles north-northeast. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 176 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Blodgett flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 22 days in the Central Oregon Coast Range 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 Blodgett 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 Blodgett, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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