Wamic, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wamic, Wasco County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wamic?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 20 days in the North Central Oregon forecast zone and Wasco County — the most common reported hazard around Wamic, mostly in January and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (19 days) and wildfires (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 20 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Feb 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 13 | Aug 2018 | Jul 17, 2018 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 10 | May 2023 | Aug 9, 2019 · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Aug 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 North Central Oregon forecast zone and Wasco County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wamic?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 88 miles west-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 Wamic | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 88 mi west-northwest | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 123 mi east-northeast | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 188 mi northwest | 26,200 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 Wamic
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Wamic since 1950.
Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 26, 2017.
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 Wamic'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.
Wamic radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wamic, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 88 miles west-northwest. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wamic?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wamic the lowest scan from KRTX is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wamic 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 Wamic, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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