Heppner, OR Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Heppner, Morrow County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Heppner?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 22 days in the Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon forecast zone and Morrow County — the most common reported hazard around Heppner, mostly in February and December. Next come high winds (17 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (7 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms22Feb 2024—
High winds17Nov 2024Nov 15, 2010 · $20,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds7Aug 2020May 19, 2006 · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding6Aug 2023May 14, 2011 · $94,000 damage
Wildfires4Aug 2018—
Excessive heat3Jul 2022—
Extreme cold & wind chill2Dec 2013—
Lightning casualties & damage2Aug 2000Aug 24, 2000 · $120,000 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 Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon forecast zone and Morrow County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Heppner get?

A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Heppner, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Heppner weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (4.3 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.20.94.33.03.40.90.10.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Heppner?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 41 miles 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over HeppnerView
KPDT
Pendleton, OR		41 mi northeast2,800 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KRTX
Portland, OR		167 mi west21,600 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KOTX
Spokane, WA		185 mi north-northeast25,700 ftLimited — 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 Heppner

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Heppner. The strongest was an F0 on April 12, 1957, which passed about 11 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 14, 2011, which touched down about 8 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 19 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 1, 1957.

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 Heppner'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.

Heppner radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Heppner, OR?

KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 41 miles northeast. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 167 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Heppner?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Heppner the lowest scan from KPDT is about 2,800 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Heppner 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 Heppner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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