Powers, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Powers, Coos County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Powers?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 289 days in the South Central Oregon Coast forecast zone and Coos County — the most common reported hazard around Powers, mostly in December and January. Next come flooding (68 days) and wildfires (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 289 | Mar 2025 | Oct 25, 2014 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 68 | Feb 2026 | Dec 26, 2005 · $4.6 million damage |
| Wildfires | 23 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 4 | Jan 2016 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2013 | — |
| 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 Coos County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Powers?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 89 miles 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 Powers | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 89 mi southeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 165 mi south | 21,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 203 mi north-northeast | 30,000 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 Powers
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Powers. The strongest was an EF0 on October 24, 2010, which touched down about 24 miles southwest 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 Powers'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.
Powers radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Powers, OR?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 89 miles southeast. KBHX (Eureka, CA) is 165 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Powers?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Powers the lowest scan from KMAX is about 8,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Powers 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 Powers, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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