Reedsport, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Reedsport, Douglas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Reedsport?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 289 days in the South Central Oregon Coast forecast zone and Douglas County — the most common reported hazard around Reedsport, mostly in December and January. Next come flooding (29 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 289 | Mar 2025 | Oct 25, 2014 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 29 | Mar 2025 | Dec 26, 2005 · $4.6 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 12 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 6 | Aug 2014 | Aug 11, 2014 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Aug 2013 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2003 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2024 | Jul 4, 2024 · 1 death |
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 Douglas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Reedsport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 132 miles south-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 Reedsport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 132 mi south-southeast | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 150 mi north-northeast | 18,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 221 mi south | 34,700 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 Reedsport
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Reedsport since 1950.
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 Reedsport'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.
Reedsport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Reedsport, OR?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 132 miles south-southeast. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 150 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Reedsport?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Reedsport the lowest scan from KMAX is about 14,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Reedsport 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 Reedsport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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