Pacific City, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pacific City, Tillamook County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pacific City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 37 days in the Tillamook County Coast forecast zone and Tillamook County — the most common reported hazard around Pacific City, mostly in January and December. Next come high winds (7 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 37 | Dec 2023 | Dec 3, 2007 · 1 death |
| High winds | 7 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Nov 2025 | Mar 1, 2016 · $24,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jan 1999 | Jan 17, 1999 · $15,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jan 2022 | Jan 6, 2022 · $4,000 damage |
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 Tillamook County Coast forecast zone and Tillamook County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Pacific City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 59 miles 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 Pacific City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 59 mi northeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 132 mi north | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 218 mi north-northeast | 33,800 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 Pacific City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pacific City. Most came in October and September. The strongest was an F1 on December 12, 1975, which touched down about 18 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on October 14, 2016, which touched down about 18 miles north of town.
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 Pacific 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.
Pacific City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pacific City, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 59 miles northeast. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Pacific City flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 37 days in the Tillamook County Coast forecast zone and Tillamook County; the deadliest was on December 3, 2007, with 1 death. 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 Pacific 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 Pacific City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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