Rocky Point, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rocky Point, Klamath County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rocky Point?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 65 days in the Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades forecast zone and Klamath County — the most common reported hazard around Rocky Point, mostly in December and January. Next come wildfires (37 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 65 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 37 | Sep 2020 | Aug 1, 2014 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 11 | Jun 2025 | Aug 16, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Feb 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Sep 2003 | — |
| Blizzards | 3 | Nov 2019 | — |
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 Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades forecast zone and Klamath County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Rocky Point?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 39 miles southwest. 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 Rocky Point | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 39 mi southwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 175 mi southwest | 23,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 205 mi south | 30,400 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 Rocky Point
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rocky Point. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF0 on April 17, 2007, which touched down about 24 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 28, 2019, which touched down about 25 miles east of town.
Hail: 10 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 June 30, 1987.
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 Rocky 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.
Rocky Point radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rocky Point, OR?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 39 miles southwest. KBHX (Eureka, CA) is 175 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rocky Point?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rocky Point the lowest scan from KMAX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rocky 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 Rocky Point, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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