Monument, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Monument, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Monument?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 21 days in the John Day Basin forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Monument, mostly in January and February. Next come wildfires (14 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 14 | Aug 2018 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 12 | Jul 2024 | Jul 11, 2001 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Jan 2025 | Apr 8, 2019 · $1.4 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Feb 2015 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | May 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2001 | — |
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 John Day Basin forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Monument?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 66 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 Monument | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 66 mi north-northeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 183 mi east-southeast | 25,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 183 mi west-northwest | 25,200 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 Monument
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Monument. The strongest was an F1 on July 19, 2004, which touched down about 12 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 13 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 30, 2020.
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 Monument'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.
Monument radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Monument, OR?
KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 66 miles north-northeast. KCBX (Boise, ID) is 183 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Monument?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Monument the lowest scan from KPDT is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Monument 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 Monument, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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