Brogan, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brogan, Malheur County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brogan?
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 Brogan, 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 Brogan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 83 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 Brogan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 83 mi southeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 119 mi north-northwest | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 237 mi north | 39,100 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 Brogan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Brogan. The strongest was an F0 on April 30, 1997, which touched down about 14 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on May 16, 2023.
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 Brogan'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.
Brogan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brogan, OR?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 83 miles southeast. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brogan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brogan the lowest scan from KCBX is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Brogan 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 Brogan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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