Odell, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Odell, Hood River County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Odell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 4 days in the Upper Hood River Valley forecast zone and Hood River County — the most common reported hazard around Odell, mostly in January and November. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (3 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 4 | Dec 2015 | Nov 7, 2006 · $30 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | May 1998 | May 1, 1998 · $2,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Sep 2003 | — |
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 Upper Hood River Valley forecast zone and Hood River County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Odell get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Odell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hood Rvr Exp Stn weather station 3.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.5 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 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 Odell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 68 miles west. 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 Odell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 68 mi west | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 130 mi east | 14,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 159 mi northwest | 20,000 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 Odell
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Odell since 1950.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.25-inch hail on May 4, 2017.
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 Odell'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.
Odell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Odell, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 68 miles west. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Odell flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 4 days in the Upper Hood River Valley forecast zone and Hood River 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 Odell 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 Odell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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