Rose Lodge, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rose Lodge, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rose Lodge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 17 days in the Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Rose Lodge, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (5 days) and ice storms & sleet (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 17 | Dec 2023 | Jan 18, 2012 · $3.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 5 | Oct 2016 | Jan 15, 1996 · $1.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Rose Lodge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 66 miles northeast. 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 Rose Lodge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 66 mi northeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 145 mi north | 17,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 211 mi south-southeast | 32,100 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 Rose Lodge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rose Lodge. Most came in September and October. The strongest was an F0 on September 18, 1997, which touched down about 12 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 6, 2009, which touched down about 6 miles west of town.
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 Rose Lodge'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.
Rose Lodge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rose Lodge, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 66 miles northeast. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Rose Lodge flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 17 days in the Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands forecast zone and Lincoln County. 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 Rose Lodge 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 Rose Lodge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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