Bremerton, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bremerton, Kitsap County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bremerton?
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 Bremerton, 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 Bremerton get?
A normal year brings about 3.0 inches of snow to Bremerton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bremerton weather station 2.6 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 Bremerton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 46 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 Bremerton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 46 mi north-northeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 71 mi west-southwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 127 mi south | 13,900 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 Bremerton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bremerton, 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 15 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 18, 2019, which touched down about 21 miles south-southwest 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 Bremerton'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.
Bremerton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bremerton, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 46 miles north-northeast. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Bremerton?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Bremerton the lowest scan from KATX is about 3,200 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Bremerton 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 Bremerton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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