Mehama, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mehama, Marion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mehama?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 22 days in the Linn County Lowlands forecast zone and Marion County — the most common reported hazard around Mehama, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (9 days) and lightning casualties & damage (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 22 | Feb 2025 | Jan 20, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 9 | Sep 2020 | Apr 11, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2014 | May 17, 2014 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Aug 2001 | Aug 12, 2001 · $4.3 million 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 Linn County Lowlands forecast zone and Marion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mehama get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Mehama, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stayton 6 Ene weather station 4.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 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 Mehama?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 66 miles north-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Mehama | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 66 mi north-northwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 176 mi north-northwest | 23,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 187 mi south | 26,200 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 Mehama
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mehama, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and October. The strongest was an EF2 on December 14, 2010, which passed about 11 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 29, 2018, which touched down about 17 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 8, 2012.
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 Mehama'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.
Mehama radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mehama, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 66 miles north-northwest. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 176 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Mehama flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 22 days in the Linn County Lowlands forecast zone and Marion 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 Mehama 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 Mehama, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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