Bainbridge Island, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bainbridge Island?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged lightning damage or injuries on 2 days in the Eastern Kitsap County forecast zone and Kitsap County — the most common reported hazard around Bainbridge Island, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (2 days) and debris flows (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 1999 | Aug 3, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 2 | May 2013 | Dec 14, 2010 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jan 1997 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Dec 2010 | Dec 12, 2010 · $1.0 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 Eastern Kitsap County forecast zone and Kitsap County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bainbridge Island get?
A normal year brings about 3.0 inches of snow to Bainbridge Island, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bremerton weather station 9.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bainbridge Island?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 38 miles north. 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 Bainbridge Island | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 38 mi north | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 83 mi west-southwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 135 mi south | 15,300 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 Bainbridge Island
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bainbridge Island, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in December and June. The strongest was an F3 on December 12, 1969, which passed about 11 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on December 18, 2018, which touched down about 10 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on June 8, 1972.
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 Bainbridge Island'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.
Bainbridge Island radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bainbridge Island, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 38 miles north. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Bainbridge Island?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Bainbridge Island the lowest scan from KATX is about 2,500 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Bainbridge Island 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 Bainbridge Island, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Woodway, WA radar 11 mi
- Bremerton, WA radar 12 mi
- Medina, WA radar 12 mi
- Lake Forest Park, WA radar 13 mi
- Yarrow Point, WA radar 13 mi
- Clyde Hill, WA radar 14 mi