Mapleton, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mapleton, Lane County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mapleton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 25 days in the Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands forecast zone and Lane County — the most common reported hazard around Mapleton, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (13 days) and wildfires (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 25 | Mar 2025 | Jan 18, 2012 · $2.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 13 | Sep 2024 | Dec 10, 2015 · $260,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Aug 2002 | Sep 1, 1996 · $1.7 million damage |
| Debris flows | 4 | Mar 2025 | Apr 7, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2005 | — |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Jun 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 Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands forecast zone and Lane County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Mapleton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 124 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 Mapleton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 124 mi north-northeast | 13,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 147 mi south-southeast | 17,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 213 mi north | 32,600 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 Mapleton
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Mapleton since 1950.
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 Mapleton'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.
Mapleton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mapleton, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 124 miles north-northeast. KMAX (Medford, OR) is 147 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Mapleton flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 25 days in the Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands forecast zone and Lane 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 Mapleton 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 Mapleton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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