Cheshire, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cheshire, Lane County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cheshire?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 25 days in the Lane County Lowlands forecast zone and Lane County — the most common reported hazard around Cheshire, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (13 days) and wildfires (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 25 | Mar 2025 | Jan 18, 2012 · $2.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 13 | Sep 2024 | Dec 10, 2015 · $260,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Aug 2002 | Sep 1, 1996 · $1.7 million damage |
| Debris flows | 4 | Mar 2025 | Apr 7, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2005 | — |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Jun 2018 | — |
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 Lane County Lowlands forecast zone and Lane County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Cheshire?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 107 miles north. 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 Cheshire | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 107 mi north | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 149 mi south-southeast | 17,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 206 mi north | 30,700 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 Cheshire
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cheshire. Most came in December and August. The strongest was an F1 on November 24, 1989, which touched down about 17 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 6, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.25-inch hail on August 9, 2022.
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 Cheshire'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.
Cheshire radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cheshire, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 107 miles north. KMAX (Medford, OR) is 149 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Cheshire flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 25 days in the Lane County Lowlands forecast zone and Lane County. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Cheshire 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 Cheshire, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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