River Point, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for River Point, Clatsop County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits River Point?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 10 days in the Clatsop County Coast forecast zone and Clatsop County — the most common reported hazard around River Point, mostly in November and March. Next come flooding (6 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 10 | Nov 2025 | Feb 24, 2025 · $2,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 2 | Oct 2016 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Dec 2004 | — |
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 Clatsop County Coast forecast zone and Clatsop County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover River Point?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 50 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 River Point | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 50 mi southeast | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 69 mi north-northwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 154 mi north-northeast | 19,000 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 River Point
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of River Point. Most came in October and June. The strongest was an F1 on October 3, 1967, which touched down about 6 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 19, 2021, which touched down about 15 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on January 18, 2018.
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 River Point'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.
River Point radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to River Point, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 50 miles southeast. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near River Point?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over River Point the lowest scan from KRTX is about 3,600 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for River Point 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 River Point, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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