Waldport, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waldport, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waldport?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 17 days in the Central Coast of Oregon forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Waldport, mostly in January and December. Next come high winds (8 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 17 | Dec 2023 | Jan 18, 2012 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 5 | Oct 2016 | Jan 15, 1996 · $1.5 million 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 Central Coast of Oregon forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Waldport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 104 miles north-northeast. 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 Waldport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 104 mi north-northeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 175 mi south-southeast | 23,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 186 mi north | 26,000 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 Waldport
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waldport. Most came in October and November. The strongest was an EF0 on October 31, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles north of town.
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 Waldport'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.
Waldport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waldport, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 104 miles north-northeast. KMAX (Medford, OR) is 175 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Waldport flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 17 days in the Central Coast of Oregon forecast zone and Lincoln County. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Waldport 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 Waldport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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