Cloverdale, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cloverdale, Tillamook County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cloverdale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 37 days in the Tillamook County Coast forecast zone and Tillamook County — the most common reported hazard around Cloverdale, mostly in January and December. Next come high winds (7 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 37 | Dec 2023 | Dec 3, 2007 · 1 death |
| High winds | 7 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Nov 2025 | Mar 1, 2016 · $24,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jan 1999 | Jan 17, 1999 · $15,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jan 2022 | Jan 6, 2022 · $4,000 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 Tillamook County Coast forecast zone and Tillamook County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Cloverdale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 57 miles northeast. 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 Cloverdale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 57 mi northeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 133 mi north | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 217 mi north-northeast | 33,600 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 Cloverdale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cloverdale. Most came in October and September. The strongest was an F1 on December 12, 1975, which touched down about 17 miles north of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on October 14, 2016, which touched down about 19 miles north-northwest of town.
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 Cloverdale'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.
Cloverdale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cloverdale, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 57 miles northeast. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Cloverdale flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 37 days in the Tillamook County Coast forecast zone and Tillamook County; the deadliest was on December 3, 2007, with 1 death. 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 Cloverdale 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 Cloverdale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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