Lafayette, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lafayette, Yamhill County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lafayette?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 6 days in the West Central Willamette Valley forecast zone and Yamhill County — the most common reported hazard around Lafayette, mostly in January and December. Next come ice storms & sleet (1 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 6 | Dec 2020 | Dec 4, 2007 · $9.6 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | Sep 2002 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | May 2004 | — |
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 West Central Willamette Valley forecast zone and Yamhill County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lafayette?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 33 miles north-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 Lafayette | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 33 mi north-northeast | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 138 mi north-northwest | 15,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 206 mi north | 30,700 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 Lafayette
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lafayette, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and May. The strongest was an F2 on December 8, 1993, which passed about 8 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 24, 2022, which touched down about 12 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 12, 1993.
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 Lafayette'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.
Lafayette radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lafayette, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 33 miles north-northeast. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Lafayette flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 6 days in the West Central Willamette Valley forecast zone and Yamhill County. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Lafayette 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 Lafayette, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Yamhill, OR radar 7 mi
- Newberg, OR radar 8 mi
- Amity, OR radar 10 mi
- Donald, OR radar 13 mi
- Woodburn, OR radar 14 mi
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