Harper, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Harper, Malheur County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Harper?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 28 days in the Malheur County forecast zone and Malheur County — the most common reported hazard around Harper, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (25 days) and flash flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 28 | Sep 2025 | Oct 25, 1997 · $800 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jun 2023 | Jun 12, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 5 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jul 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 Malheur County forecast zone and Malheur County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Harper?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 74 miles east-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 Harper | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 74 mi east-southeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 140 mi north-northwest | 16,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLRX Elko, NV | 219 mi south-southeast | 34,200 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 Harper
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Harper. The strongest was an F1 on April 30, 1997, which passed about 24 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 7 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 26, 2003.
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 Harper'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.
Harper radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Harper, OR?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 74 miles east-southeast. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Harper?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Harper the lowest scan from KCBX is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Harper 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 Harper, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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