McMinnville, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McMinnville, Yamhill County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McMinnville?
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 McMinnville, 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.
How much snow does McMinnville get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to McMinnville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Haskins Dam weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 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 McMinnville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 37 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 McMinnville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 37 mi north-northeast | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 139 mi north-northwest | 16,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 209 mi north | 31,400 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 McMinnville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of McMinnville, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and June. The strongest was an F2 on December 8, 1993, which passed about 13 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 24, 2022, which touched down about 14 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 5 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 McMinnville'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.
McMinnville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McMinnville, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 37 miles north-northeast. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does McMinnville 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 McMinnville 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 McMinnville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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