Mount Hood Villages, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Hood Villages, Clackamas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Hood Villages?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 26 days in the North Oregon Cascades forecast zone and Clackamas County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Hood Villages, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (11 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 26 | Feb 2025 | Jan 2, 2009 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 11 | Feb 2025 | May 2, 2009 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jun 2026 | Aug 20, 1998 · $75,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 3 | Nov 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Aug 2014 | Aug 12, 2014 · 1 death |
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 North Oregon Cascades forecast zone and Clackamas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mount Hood Villages get?
A normal year brings about 2.2 inches of snow to Mount Hood Villages, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eagle Creek 9 Se weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 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 Mount Hood Villages?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 54 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Mount Hood Villages | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 54 mi west-northwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 154 mi east | 19,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 160 mi northwest | 20,200 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 Mount Hood Villages
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Hood Villages. Most came in April and October. The strongest was an F1 on April 12, 1957, which touched down about 14 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 22, 2022, which touched down about 8 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 4, 1999.
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 Mount Hood Villages'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.
Mount Hood Villages radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Hood Villages, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 54 miles west-northwest. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 154 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Hood Villages?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Hood Villages the lowest scan from KRTX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Hood Villages 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 Mount Hood Villages, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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