Unity, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Unity, Baker County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Unity?
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 Unity, 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.
Which radars cover Unity?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 92 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 Unity | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 92 mi north-northwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 118 mi east-southeast | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 225 mi north | 35,600 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 Unity
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Unity since 1950.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 3, 2023.
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 Unity'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.
Unity radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Unity, OR?
KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 92 miles north-northwest. KCBX (Boise, ID) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Unity?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Unity the lowest scan from KPDT is about 8,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Unity 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 Unity, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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