Lexington, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lexington, Morrow County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lexington?
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 Lexington, mostly in February and December. Next come high winds (17 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Feb 2024 | — |
| High winds | 17 | Nov 2024 | Nov 15, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 7 | Aug 2020 | May 19, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Aug 2023 | May 14, 2011 · $94,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Aug 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2013 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2000 | Aug 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 Lexington get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Lexington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Heppner weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.9 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lexington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 44 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 Lexington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 44 mi east-northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 160 mi west | 20,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 183 mi north-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 Lexington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lexington. The strongest was an F0 on April 12, 1957, which passed about 3 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 14, 2011, which touched down about 2 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 20 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 Lexington'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.
Lexington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lexington, OR?
KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 44 miles east-northeast. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 160 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lexington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lexington the lowest scan from KPDT is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lexington 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 Lexington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Heppner, OR radar 9 mi
- Boardman, OR radar 27 mi
- Irrigon, OR radar 32 mi
- Stanfield, OR radar 33 mi
- Hermiston, OR radar 33 mi
- Umatilla, OR radar 37 mi
- Pilot Rock, OR radar 42 mi
- Pendleton, OR radar 45 mi