Meacham, OR Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Meacham, Umatilla County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Meacham?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 101 days in the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon forecast zone and Umatilla County — the most common reported hazard around Meacham, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (43 days) and flooding (13 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms101Feb 2026—
Damaging thunderstorm winds43Apr 2026Jul 8, 2012 · $51,000 damage
Flooding13Apr 2026Feb 6, 2020 · 1 death · $40 million damage
Wildfires10Aug 2016Oct 28, 2003 · $240,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage10May 2011Apr 21, 2011 · $2,000 damage
Excessive heat8Aug 2022—
High winds7Oct 2021—
Flash flooding6Jun 2017Apr 26, 2005 · $170,000 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 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon forecast zone and Umatilla County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Meacham get?

A normal year brings about 113 inches of snow to Meacham, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Meacham weather station 1.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (32.1 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
1.814.228.132.113.114.08.40.8

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Meacham?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 23 miles west-northwest. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over MeachamView
KPDT
Pendleton, OR		23 mi west-northwest1,300 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KOTX
Spokane, WA		154 mi north-northeast19,000 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KCBX
Boise, ID		178 mi southeast23,900 ftLimited — 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 Meacham

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Meacham. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF1 on May 6, 2022, which touched down about 20 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 5, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles north of town.

Hail: 55 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 2, 2022.

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 Meacham'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.

Meacham radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Meacham, OR?

KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 23 miles west-northwest. KOTX (Spokane, WA) is 154 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Meacham?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Meacham the lowest scan from KPDT is about 1,300 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Meacham 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 Meacham, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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