Jordan Valley, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jordan Valley, Malheur County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jordan Valley?
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 Jordan Valley, 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 Jordan Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 54 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Jordan Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 54 mi northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLRX Elko, NV | 155 mi south | 19,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 207 mi north-northwest | 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 Jordan Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jordan Valley. Most came in June. The strongest was an F1 on June 23, 1969, which touched down about 2 miles south of town.
Hail: 7 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 5, 2013.
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 Jordan Valley'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.
Jordan Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jordan Valley, OR?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 54 miles northeast. KLRX (Elko, NV) is 155 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jordan Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jordan Valley the lowest scan from KCBX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Jordan Valley 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 Jordan Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.