Cottage Grove, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cottage Grove, Lane County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cottage Grove?
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 Cottage Grove, 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.
How much snow does Cottage Grove get?
A normal year brings about 2.7 inches of snow to Cottage Grove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cottage Grove 2E weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 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 Cottage Grove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 120 miles south. 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 Cottage Grove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 120 mi south | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 133 mi north | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 235 mi north-northwest | 38,400 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 Cottage Grove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cottage Grove. Most came in December and August. The strongest was an F1 on November 24, 1989, which touched down about 14 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 14, 2015, which touched down about 15 miles north of town.
Hail: 5 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 Cottage Grove'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.
Cottage Grove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cottage Grove, OR?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 120 miles south. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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