Rhododendron, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rhododendron, Clackamas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rhododendron?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 26 days in the Clackamas County Cascade Foothills forecast zone and Clackamas County — the most common reported hazard around Rhododendron, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (11 days) and lightning casualties & damage (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 26 | Feb 2025 | Jan 2, 2009 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 11 | Feb 2025 | May 2, 2009 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jun 2026 | Aug 20, 1998 · $75,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 3 | Nov 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Aug 2014 | Aug 12, 2014 · 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 Clackamas County Cascade Foothills forecast zone and Clackamas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rhododendron get?
A normal year brings about 232 inches of snow to Rhododendron, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Government Camp weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (51.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 | 30.6 | 51.6 | 48.8 | 39.5 | 35.6 | 17.6 | 4.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Rhododendron?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 61 miles west-northwest. 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 Rhododendron | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 61 mi west-northwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 148 mi east-northeast | 17,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 165 mi northwest | 21,300 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 Rhododendron
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rhododendron. Most came in October and April. The strongest was an F1 on April 12, 1957, which touched down about 21 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 22, 2022, which touched down about 15 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 7 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 4, 1999.
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 Rhododendron'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.
Rhododendron radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rhododendron, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 61 miles west-northwest. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 148 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Rhododendron flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 26 days in the Clackamas County Cascade Foothills forecast zone and Clackamas County; the deadliest was on January 2, 2009, 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 Rhododendron 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 Rhododendron, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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