Sprague River, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sprague River, Klamath County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sprague River?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 63 days in the Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County forecast zone and Klamath County — the most common reported hazard around Sprague River, mostly in December and January. Next come high winds (52 days) and wildfires (50 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Dec 2025 | — |
| High winds | 52 | Nov 2021 | — |
| Wildfires | 50 | Jul 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 · $4.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 32 | Dec 2009 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 11 | Jun 2025 | Aug 16, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Feb 2025 | Dec 31, 2005 · $450,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Sep 2003 | — |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jun 2006 | — |
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 Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County forecast zone and Klamath County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sprague River?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 67 miles west-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 Sprague River | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 67 mi west-southwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 198 mi southwest | 28,700 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 Sprague River
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sprague River. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F0 on April 17, 2004, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 28, 2019, which touched down about 8 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 8 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 Sprague River'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.
Sprague River radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sprague River, OR?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 67 miles west-southwest. KBHX (Eureka, CA) is 198 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sprague River?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sprague River the lowest scan from KMAX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sprague River 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 Sprague River, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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