Grants Pass, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grants Pass, Josephine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grants Pass?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged wildfire on 65 days in the Eastern Curry County and Josephine County forecast zone and Josephine County — the most common reported hazard around Grants Pass, mostly in September and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (63 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfires | 65 | Oct 2025 | Aug 17, 2022 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Dec 2009 | — |
| High winds | 15 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 15 | Dec 2016 | Nov 29, 2012 · $4.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 7 | May 2026 | May 3, 2026 · $68,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2007 | Jul 11, 2007 · $60,000 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 Eastern Curry County and Josephine County forecast zone and Josephine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Grants Pass?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 40 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 Grants Pass | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 40 mi southeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 143 mi south-southwest | 16,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 221 mi south-southeast | 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 Grants Pass
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Grants Pass since 1950.
Hail: 18 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on March 13, 2011.
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 Grants Pass'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.
Grants Pass radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grants Pass, OR?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 40 miles southeast. KBHX (Eureka, CA) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Grants Pass?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grants Pass the lowest scan from KMAX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Grants Pass 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 Grants Pass, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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