Mill City, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mill City, Linn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mill City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 7 days in the Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties forecast zone and Linn County — the most common reported hazard around Mill City, mostly in January and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (5 days) and lightning casualties & damage (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 7 | Sep 2020 | Jan 18, 2012 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 5 | Feb 2024 | Sep 18, 2020 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2003 | Apr 22, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 1 | Apr 2023 | — |
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 Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties forecast zone and Linn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mill City get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Mill City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Detroit Dam weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 5.6 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 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 Mill City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 71 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 Mill City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 71 mi north-northwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 181 mi north-northwest | 24,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 185 mi south | 25,600 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 Mill City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mill City, 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 19 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 29, 2018, which touched down about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 3 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 Mill City'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.
Mill City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mill City, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 71 miles north-northwest. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 181 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Mill City flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 7 days in the Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties forecast zone and Linn County; the deadliest was on January 18, 2012, with 2 deaths. 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 Mill City 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 Mill City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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