Glendale, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glendale, Douglas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Glendale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 35 days in the Central Douglas County forecast zone and Douglas County — the most common reported hazard around Glendale, mostly in February and January. Next come wildfires (31 days) and flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 31 | Sep 2024 | Sep 5, 2024 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 25 | Mar 2025 | Dec 26, 2005 · $1.6 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Dec 2009 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Apr 2017 | Dec 14, 2006 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 6 | Aug 2014 | Aug 11, 2014 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Aug 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 Central Douglas County forecast zone and Douglas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Glendale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 58 miles southeast. 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 Glendale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 58 mi southeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 161 mi south-southwest | 20,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 207 mi north | 31,000 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 Glendale
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Glendale since 1950.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 12, 2014.
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 Glendale'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.
Glendale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glendale, OR?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 58 miles southeast. KBHX (Eureka, CA) is 161 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Glendale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Glendale the lowest scan from KMAX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Glendale 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 Glendale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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