Camp Sherman, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Camp Sherman, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Camp Sherman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 65 days in the East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Camp Sherman, mostly in December and February. Next come wildfires (29 days) and high winds (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 29 | Oct 2020 | Aug 1, 2013 · 1 death |
| High winds | 17 | Nov 2022 | Nov 19, 2012 · $120,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 13 | Jul 2022 | Aug 1, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2013 | Aug 25, 2013 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2013 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2022 | — |
| Avalanches | 1 | Mar 2014 | Mar 30, 2014 · 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 East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Camp Sherman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 108 miles northwest. 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 Camp Sherman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 108 mi northwest | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 161 mi east-northeast | 20,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 172 mi south-southwest | 22,800 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 Camp Sherman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Camp Sherman. The strongest was an EF0 on July 28, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles east of town.
Hail: 29 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 30, 2020.
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 Camp Sherman'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.
Camp Sherman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Camp Sherman, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 108 miles northwest. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 161 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Camp Sherman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Camp Sherman the lowest scan from KRTX is about 10,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Camp Sherman 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 Camp Sherman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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