Boardman, OR Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Boardman, Morrow County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Boardman?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 34 days in the Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon forecast zone and Morrow County — the most common reported hazard around Boardman, mostly in February and November. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (23 days) and wildfires (15 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
High winds	34	Nov 2022	Jun 9, 2002 · $162,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	23	Dec 2022	Nov 24, 2000 · 1 death · $15,000 damage
Wildfires	15	Jun 2025	Jun 11, 2013 · $800,000 damage
Excessive heat	12	Jul 2023	—
Damaging thunderstorm winds	7	Aug 2020	May 19, 2006 · $500,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	6	Dec 2013	—
Flash flooding	6	Aug 2023	May 14, 2011 · $94,000 damage
Dust storms	5	Nov 2015	Nov 17, 2015 · 1 death

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 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon forecast zone and Morrow County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Boardman get?

A normal year brings about 3.7 inches of snow to Boardman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Boardman weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (1.4 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.1	0.0	0.8	1.2	1.4	0.2	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 Boardman?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 42 miles east-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 Boardman	View
KPDT Pendleton, OR	42 mi east-southeast	2,800 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KRTX Portland, OR	158 mi west	19,700 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KOTX Spokane, WA	161 mi northeast	20,300 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 Boardman

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Boardman. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F1 on May 19, 2006, which touched down near town.

Hail: 13 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 9, 1995.

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 Boardman'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.

Boardman radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Boardman, OR?

KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 42 miles east-southeast. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 158 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Boardman?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Boardman the lowest scan from KPDT is about 2,800 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Boardman 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 Boardman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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