Eola, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eola, Polk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eola?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 26 days in the West Central Willamette Valley forecast zone and Polk County — the most common reported hazard around Eola, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (3 days) and ice storms & sleet (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 26 | Feb 2025 | Jan 18, 2012 · $3.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Jan 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 West Central Willamette Valley forecast zone and Polk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Eola?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 55 miles north. 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 Eola | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 55 mi north | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 158 mi north-northwest | 19,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 198 mi south | 28,700 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 Eola
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Eola, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an EF2 on December 14, 2010, which passed about 13 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 24, 2022, which touched down about 19 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on September 2, 2023.
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 Eola'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.
Eola radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eola, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 55 miles north. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 158 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Eola flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 26 days in the West Central Willamette Valley forecast zone and Polk 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 Eola 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 Eola, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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