Cannon Beach, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cannon Beach, Clatsop County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cannon Beach?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 10 days in the Clatsop County Coast forecast zone and Clatsop County — the most common reported hazard around Cannon Beach, mostly in November and March. Next come flooding (6 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 10 | Nov 2025 | Feb 24, 2025 · $2,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 2 | Oct 2016 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Dec 2004 | — |
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 Clatsop County Coast forecast zone and Clatsop County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Cannon Beach?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 49 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 Cannon Beach | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 49 mi east-southeast | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 85 mi north | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 174 mi north-northeast | 23,100 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 Cannon Beach
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cannon Beach, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and September. The strongest was an EF2 on October 14, 2016, which touched down about 12 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 11, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles south of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on January 18, 2018.
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 Cannon Beach'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.
Cannon Beach radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cannon Beach, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 49 miles east-southeast. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Cannon Beach?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Cannon Beach the lowest scan from KRTX is about 3,500 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Cannon Beach 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 Cannon Beach, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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