Chelan Falls, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chelan Falls, Chelan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chelan Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 83 days in the Wenatchee Area forecast zone and Chelan County — the most common reported hazard around Chelan Falls, mostly in December and January. Next come debris flows (30 days) and wildfires (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 83 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Debris flows | 30 | May 2023 | Aug 11, 2013 · $700,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 25 | Jul 2025 | Aug 2, 1998 · $90 million damage |
| Flooding | 25 | Mar 2026 | Jan 7, 2009 · $1.1 million damage |
| High winds | 23 | Mar 2026 | Jan 7, 2007 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Aug 2024 | Sep 5, 2013 · $700,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 12 | Aug 2024 | Aug 26, 1997 · $70,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2006 | Apr 16, 1996 · 1 death |
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 Wenatchee Area forecast zone and Chelan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Chelan Falls get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Chelan Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chelan weather station 2.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.4 | 8.7 | 7.7 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 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 Chelan Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 110 miles east. 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 Chelan Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 110 mi east | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 119 mi west-northwest | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 155 mi south-southeast | 19,200 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 Chelan Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Chelan Falls. The strongest was an F0 on July 4, 1992, which touched down about 12 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 12 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on June 29, 1992.
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 Chelan Falls'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.
Chelan Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chelan Falls, WA?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 110 miles east. KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chelan Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chelan Falls the lowest scan from KOTX is about 11,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Chelan Falls 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 Chelan Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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