Sumpter, OR Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Sumpter, Baker 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 Sumpter?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 72 days in the Baker County forecast zone and Baker County — the most common reported hazard around Sumpter, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (13 days) and flash flooding (10 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms	72	Jan 2024	—
Damaging thunderstorm winds	13	Jul 2024	—
Flash flooding	10	Jun 2018	Sep 8, 2017 · $250,000 damage
High winds	9	Dec 2025	—
Wildfires	4	Aug 2015	—
Flooding	3	May 2011	Jun 2, 2010 · $20,000 damage
Debris flows	3	Jul 2025	—
Ice storms & sleet	1	Jan 2014	—

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

How much snow does Sumpter get?

A normal year brings about 79 inches of snow to Sumpter, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rock Creek weather station 13.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (25.0 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.4	11.6	25.0	20.5	11.9	6.4	2.2	0.5

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Sumpter?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 73 miles north-northwest. 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 Sumpter	View
KPDT Pendleton, OR	73 mi north-northwest	6,000 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KCBX Boise, ID	130 mi southeast	14,500 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KOTX Spokane, WA	205 mi north	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 Sumpter

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sumpter. Most came in September and May. The strongest was an F0 on June 23, 2004, which touched down about 20 miles east-northeast of town.

Hail: 19 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 8, 2001.

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 Sumpter'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.

Sumpter radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Sumpter, OR?

KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 73 miles north-northwest. KCBX (Boise, ID) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Sumpter?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sumpter the lowest scan from KPDT is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

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

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