Port Orford, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Port Orford, Curry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Port Orford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 289 days in the South Central Oregon Coast forecast zone and Curry County — the most common reported hazard around Port Orford, mostly in December and January. Next come flooding (39 days) and wildfires (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 289 | Mar 2025 | Oct 25, 2014 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 39 | Mar 2025 | Dec 26, 2005 · $4.6 million damage |
| Wildfires | 29 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 4 | Mar 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2024 | Jul 4, 2024 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Nov 2000 | — |
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 South Central Oregon Coast forecast zone and Curry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Port Orford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 102 miles east-southeast. 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 Port Orford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 102 mi east-southeast | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 156 mi south | 19,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 219 mi north-northeast | 34,000 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 Port Orford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Port Orford. The strongest was an EF0 on October 24, 2010, which touched down about 6 miles south-southeast 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 Port Orford'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.
Port Orford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Port Orford, OR?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 102 miles east-southeast. KBHX (Eureka, CA) is 156 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Port Orford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Port Orford the lowest scan from KMAX is about 9,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Port Orford 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 Port Orford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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