Deschutes River Woods, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Deschutes River Woods, Deschutes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Deschutes River Woods?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 65 days in the East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades forecast zone and Deschutes County — the most common reported hazard around Deschutes River Woods, mostly in December and February. Next come wildfires (24 days) and lightning casualties & damage (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 24 | Oct 2020 | Aug 1, 2013 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | Aug 2019 | Jun 29, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 18 | Aug 2025 | Jul 29, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Nov 2022 | Nov 19, 2012 · $120,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | May 2015 | Jul 17, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2021 | Jul 1, 2019 · $6,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2013 | — |
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 East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades forecast zone and Deschutes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Deschutes River Woods get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Deschutes River Woods, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bend weather station 6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.0 | 5.3 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 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 Deschutes River Woods?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 143 miles north-northwest. 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 Deschutes River Woods | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 143 mi north-northwest | 16,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 149 mi south-southwest | 17,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 170 mi northeast | 22,300 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 Deschutes River Woods
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Deschutes River Woods. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F1 on August 22, 1989, which touched down about 11 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 13, 2017, which touched down about 4 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 88 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 30, 2020.
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 Deschutes River Woods'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.
Deschutes River Woods radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Deschutes River Woods, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 143 miles north-northwest. KMAX (Medford, OR) is 149 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Deschutes River Woods?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Deschutes River Woods the lowest scan from KRTX is about 16,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Deschutes River Woods 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 Deschutes River Woods, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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