Cave Junction, OR Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Cave Junction, Josephine 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 Cave Junction?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged wildfire on 65 days in the Eastern Curry County and Josephine County forecast zone and Josephine County — the most common reported hazard around Cave Junction, mostly in September and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (63 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (19 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Wildfires	65	Oct 2025	Aug 17, 2022 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms	63	Feb 2026	—
Extreme cold & wind chill	19	Dec 2009	—
High winds	15	Jan 2024	—
Flooding	15	Dec 2016	Nov 29, 2012 · $4.0 million damage
Excessive heat	13	Jul 2024	—
Damaging thunderstorm winds	7	May 2026	May 3, 2026 · $68,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage	5	Jul 2007	Jul 11, 2007 · $60,000 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 Eastern Curry County and Josephine County forecast zone and Josephine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Cave Junction get?

A normal year brings about 7.1 inches of snow to Cave Junction, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cave Junction 1 Wnw weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (2.1 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.0	0.2	1.9	2.1	1.2	1.5	0.2	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 Cave Junction?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 48 miles east. 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 Cave Junction	View
KMAX Medford, OR	48 mi east	3,400 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KBHX Eureka, CA	120 mi south-southwest	12,700 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KBBX Beale AFB, CA	213 mi south-southeast	32,400 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 Cave Junction

NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Cave Junction since 1950.

Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on July 21, 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 Cave Junction'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.

Cave Junction radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Cave Junction, OR?

KMAX (Medford, OR), about 48 miles east. KBHX (Eureka, CA) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Cave Junction?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cave Junction the lowest scan from KMAX is about 3,400 ft up.

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

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