Ruch, OR Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Ruch, Jackson 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 Ruch?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 57 days in the Jackson County forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Ruch, mostly in February and January. Next come wildfires (49 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (21 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms	57	Feb 2026	—
Wildfires	49	Jul 2025	Sep 8, 2020 · 3 deaths · $10 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	21	Nov 2018	Nov 12, 2018 · 1 death
High winds	21	Jan 2024	Jan 3, 2008 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds	21	May 2026	Jul 16, 2024 · $160,000 damage
Flooding	14	Mar 2025	Dec 26, 2005 · $5.8 million damage
Excessive heat	13	Jul 2024	Jul 4, 2024 · 2 deaths
Lightning casualties & damage	6	May 2026	May 31, 2009 · $100,000 damage

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

How much snow does Ruch get?

A normal year brings about 3.6 inches of snow to Ruch, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Buncom 1 Nne weather station 4.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.2 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.0	0.2	0.7	1.2	0.8	0.6	0.1	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 Ruch?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 20 miles east-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 Ruch	View
KMAX Medford, OR	20 mi east-southeast	1,100 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KBHX Eureka, CA	136 mi south-southwest	15,500 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KBBX Beale AFB, CA	203 mi south-southeast	29,900 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 Ruch

NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Ruch since 1950.

Hail: 32 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 1, 2009.

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 Ruch'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.

Ruch radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Ruch, OR?

KMAX (Medford, OR), about 20 miles east-southeast. KBHX (Eureka, CA) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Ruch?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ruch the lowest scan from KMAX is about 1,100 ft up.

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

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