Saunders Lake, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Saunders Lake, Coos County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Saunders Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 289 days in the South Central Oregon Coast forecast zone and Coos County — the most common reported hazard around Saunders Lake, mostly in December and January. Next come flooding (68 days) and wildfires (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 289 | Mar 2025 | Oct 25, 2014 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 68 | Feb 2026 | Dec 26, 2005 · $4.6 million damage |
| Wildfires | 23 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 4 | Jan 2016 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2013 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2024 | Jul 4, 2024 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Nov 2000 | — |
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 South Central Oregon Coast forecast zone and Coos County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Saunders Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 125 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 Saunders Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 125 mi southeast | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 164 mi north-northeast | 20,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 209 mi south | 31,400 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 Saunders Lake
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Saunders Lake since 1950.
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 Saunders Lake'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.
Saunders Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Saunders Lake, OR?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 125 miles southeast. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 164 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Saunders Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Saunders Lake the lowest scan from KMAX is about 13,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Saunders Lake 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 Saunders Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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