Dunes City, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dunes City, Lane County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dunes City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 25 days in the Central Coast of Oregon forecast zone and Lane County — the most common reported hazard around Dunes City, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (13 days) and high winds (8 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 |
| High winds | 8 | Nov 2025 | — |
| 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 Central Coast of Oregon forecast zone and Lane County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Dunes City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 136 miles north-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 Dunes City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 136 mi north-northeast | 15,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 144 mi south-southeast | 17,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 222 mi north | 34,700 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 Dunes City
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Dunes City 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 Dunes City'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.
Dunes City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dunes City, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 136 miles north-northeast. KMAX (Medford, OR) is 144 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Dunes City flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 25 days in the Central Coast of Oregon 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 Dunes City 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 Dunes City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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