Coos Bay, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Coos Bay, Coos County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Coos Bay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 289 days in the South Central Oregon Coast forecast zone and Coos County — the most common reported hazard around Coos Bay, mostly in December and January. Next come flooding (68 days) and wildfires (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 289 | Mar 2025 | Oct 25, 2014 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 68 | Feb 2026 | Dec 26, 2005 · $4.6 million damage |
| Wildfires | 23 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 4 | Jan 2016 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2013 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2024 | Jul 4, 2024 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Nov 2000 | — |
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 South Central Oregon Coast forecast zone and Coos County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Coos Bay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 118 miles 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 Coos Bay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 118 mi southeast | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 173 mi north-northeast | 22,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 199 mi south | 29,000 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 Coos Bay
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Coos Bay since 1950.
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 Coos Bay'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.
Coos Bay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Coos Bay, OR?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 118 miles southeast. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 173 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Coos Bay?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Coos Bay the lowest scan from KMAX is about 12,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Coos Bay 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 Coos Bay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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