Lonerock, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lonerock, Gilliam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lonerock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 44 days in the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon forecast zone and Gilliam County — the most common reported hazard around Lonerock, mostly in December and January. Next come high winds (10 days) and wildfires (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | May 2024 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Wildfires | 10 | Sep 2014 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2022 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 5 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2017 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Apr 2012 | Apr 23, 2012 · $50,000 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 Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon forecast zone and Gilliam County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lonerock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 65 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 Lonerock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 65 mi northeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 156 mi west-northwest | 19,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 209 mi north-northeast | 31,500 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 Lonerock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lonerock. The strongest was an F0 on April 12, 1957, which passed about 24 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 14, 2011, which touched down about 24 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 16 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 9, 1995.
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 Lonerock'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.
Lonerock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lonerock, OR?
KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 65 miles northeast. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 156 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lonerock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lonerock the lowest scan from KPDT is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lonerock 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 Lonerock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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