Ione, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ione, Morrow County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ione?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 34 days in the Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon forecast zone and Morrow County — the most common reported hazard around Ione, mostly in February and November. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (23 days) and wildfires (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 34 | Nov 2022 | Jun 9, 2002 · $162,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Dec 2022 | Nov 24, 2000 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 15 | Jun 2025 | Jun 11, 2013 · $800,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 7 | Aug 2020 | May 19, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Dec 2013 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Aug 2023 | May 14, 2011 · $94,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 5 | Nov 2015 | Nov 17, 2015 · 1 death |
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 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon forecast zone and Morrow County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ione?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 49 miles east-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Ione | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 49 mi east-northeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 153 mi west | 18,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 183 mi northeast | 25,200 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 Ione
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ione. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F1 on May 19, 2006, which touched down about 24 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 14, 2011, which touched down about 8 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 15 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 Ione'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.
Ione radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ione, OR?
KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 49 miles east-northeast. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 153 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ione?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ione the lowest scan from KPDT is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ione 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 Ione, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Umatilla, OR radar 37 mi
- Pilot Rock, OR radar 48 mi
- Pendleton, OR radar 50 mi