Long Creek, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Long Creek, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Long Creek?
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 Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Long Creek, mostly in December and January. Next come wildfires (14 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | May 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 14 | Sep 2014 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 12 | Jul 2024 | Jul 11, 2001 · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jan 2025 | Apr 8, 2019 · $1.4 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | May 2018 | — |
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 Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Long Creek get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Long Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Long Creek weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.6 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 2.3 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Long Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 69 miles north. 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 Long Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 69 mi north | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 166 mi east-southeast | 21,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 200 mi west-northwest | 29,300 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 Long Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Long Creek. Most came in October and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 19, 2004, which touched down about 12 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 5, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 13 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on July 2, 1998.
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 Long Creek'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.
Long Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Long Creek, OR?
KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 69 miles north. KCBX (Boise, ID) is 166 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Long Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Long Creek the lowest scan from KPDT is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Long Creek 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 Long Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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