Prescott, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Prescott, Columbia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Prescott?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 12 days in the Lower Columbia River forecast zone and Columbia County — the most common reported hazard around Prescott, mostly in December and January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 12 | Jan 2022 | Dec 9, 2015 · 1 death · $2.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Lower Columbia River forecast zone and Columbia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Prescott?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 23 miles south. 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 Prescott | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 23 mi south | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 94 mi northwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 150 mi north | 18,100 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 Prescott
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Prescott. Most came in October and September. The strongest was an F1 on June 29, 1989, which touched down about 16 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 28, 2024, which touched down about 7 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-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 Prescott'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.
Prescott radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Prescott, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 23 miles south. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Prescott flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 12 days in the Lower Columbia River forecast zone and Columbia County; the deadliest was on December 9, 2015, 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 Prescott 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 Prescott, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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