Depoe Bay, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Depoe Bay, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Depoe Bay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 17 days in the Central Coast of Oregon forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Depoe Bay, mostly in January and December. Next come high winds (8 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 17 | Dec 2023 | Jan 18, 2012 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 5 | Oct 2016 | Jan 15, 1996 · $1.5 million 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 Central Coast of Oregon forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Depoe Bay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 82 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 Depoe Bay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 82 mi northeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 159 mi north | 20,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 200 mi south-southeast | 29,300 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 Depoe Bay
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Depoe Bay. Most came in October and September. The strongest was an F0 on September 18, 1997, which touched down about 18 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 31, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles south 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 Depoe 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.
Depoe Bay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Depoe Bay, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 82 miles northeast. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 159 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Depoe Bay flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 17 days in the Central Coast of Oregon forecast zone and Lincoln 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 Depoe 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 Depoe Bay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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