Newberg, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Newberg, Yamhill County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Newberg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 6 days in the West Central Willamette Valley forecast zone and Yamhill County — the most common reported hazard around Newberg, mostly in January and December. Next come ice storms & sleet (1 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 6 | Dec 2020 | Dec 4, 2007 · $9.6 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | Sep 2002 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | May 2004 | — |
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 West Central Willamette Valley forecast zone and Yamhill County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Newberg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 28 miles north. 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 Newberg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 28 mi north | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 136 mi north-northwest | 15,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 201 mi east | 29,400 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 Newberg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newberg, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and September. The strongest was an F2 on December 8, 1993, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 24, 2022, which touched down about 10 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 9 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 12, 1993.
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 Newberg'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.
Newberg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Newberg, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 28 miles north. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Newberg flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 6 days in the West Central Willamette Valley forecast zone and Yamhill 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 Newberg 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 Newberg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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