Central Point, OR Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Central Point, Jackson 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 Central Point?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 57 days in the Jackson County forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Central Point, mostly in February and January. Next come wildfires (49 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (21 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms57Feb 2026—
Wildfires49Jul 2025Sep 8, 2020 · 3 deaths · $10 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill21Nov 2018Nov 12, 2018 · 1 death
High winds21Jan 2024Jan 3, 2008 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds21May 2026Jul 16, 2024 · $160,000 damage
Flooding14Mar 2025Dec 26, 2005 · $5.8 million damage
Excessive heat13Jul 2024Jul 4, 2024 · 2 deaths
Lightning casualties & damage6May 2026May 31, 2009 · $100,000 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 Jackson County forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Central Point get?

A normal year brings about 3.4 inches of snow to Central Point, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Medford Rogue Vly Ap weather station 2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.2 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.10.91.01.20.20.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Central Point?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 23 miles south-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Central PointView
KMAX
Medford, OR		23 mi south-southeast1,300 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KBHX
Eureka, CA		148 mi south-southwest17,800 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KBBX
Beale AFB, CA		210 mi south-southeast31,700 ftLimited — 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 Central Point

NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Central Point since 1950.

Hail: 34 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 1, 2009.

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 Central Point'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.

Central Point radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Central Point, OR?

KMAX (Medford, OR), about 23 miles south-southeast. KBHX (Eureka, CA) is 148 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Central Point?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Central Point the lowest scan from KMAX is about 1,300 ft up.

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

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