Klamath Falls, OR Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Klamath Falls, Klamath 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 Klamath Falls?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 39 days in the Klamath Basin forecast zone and Klamath County — the most common reported hazard around Klamath Falls, mostly in December and January. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (31 days) and wildfires (30 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms39Dec 2025—
Extreme cold & wind chill31Dec 2009—
Wildfires30Jul 2025—
High winds16Dec 2022—
Damaging thunderstorm winds11Jun 2025Aug 16, 2008 · $10,000 damage
Flooding7Feb 2025Feb 25, 2025 · $25,000 damage
Excessive heat5Jul 2024Jul 6, 2024 · 1 death
Lightning casualties & damage4Sep 2003—

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 Klamath Basin forecast zone and Klamath County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Klamath Falls get?

A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Klamath Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Keno weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (14.7 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.36.614.712.110.65.81.90.2

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

Which radars cover Klamath Falls?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 49 miles west. 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 Klamath FallsView
KMAX
Medford, OR		49 mi west3,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KBHX
Eureka, CA		176 mi southwest23,700 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KBBX
Beale AFB, CA		188 mi south26,400 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 Klamath Falls

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Klamath Falls. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F1 on May 19, 1962, which touched down about 7 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 28, 2019, which touched down about 21 miles north-northeast of town.

Hail: 12 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 June 30, 1987.

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 Klamath Falls'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.

Klamath Falls radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Klamath Falls, OR?

KMAX (Medford, OR), about 49 miles west. KBHX (Eureka, CA) is 176 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Klamath Falls?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Klamath Falls the lowest scan from KMAX is about 3,500 ft up.

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

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