Richland, OR Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Richland, Baker County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Richland?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 72 days in the Baker County forecast zone and Baker County — the most common reported hazard around Richland, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (13 days) and flash flooding (10 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms	72	Jan 2024	—
Damaging thunderstorm winds	13	Jul 2024	—
Flash flooding	10	Jun 2018	Sep 8, 2017 · $250,000 damage
High winds	9	Dec 2025	—
Wildfires	4	Aug 2015	—
Flooding	3	May 2011	Jun 2, 2010 · $20,000 damage
Debris flows	3	Jul 2025	—
Ice storms & sleet	1	Jan 2014	—

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 Baker County forecast zone and Baker County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Richland get?

A normal year brings about 62 inches of snow to Richland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Halfway weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (22.8 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.0	6.3	21.6	22.8	9.3	2.0	0.3	0.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Richland?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 100 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 Richland	View
KCBX Boise, ID	100 mi south-southeast	9,600 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KPDT Pendleton, OR	104 mi northwest	10,200 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KOTX Spokane, WA	202 mi north	29,800 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 Richland

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Richland. The strongest was an F0 on May 17, 1996, which touched down about 8 miles north-northeast of town.

Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on August 11, 2022.

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 Richland'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.

Richland radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Richland, OR?

KCBX (Boise, ID), about 100 miles south-southeast. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Richland?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Richland the lowest scan from KCBX is about 9,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for Richland 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 Richland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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