Chewelah, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chewelah, Stevens County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chewelah?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 238 days in the Northeast Mountains forecast zone and Stevens County — the most common reported hazard around Chewelah, mostly in December and January. Next come wildfires (30 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 238 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 1998 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 30 | Sep 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 · $33 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 29 | Mar 2025 | Aug 2, 2014 · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Mar 2026 | Feb 2, 1999 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2023 | Mar 12, 2017 · $1.6 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2022 | Aug 18, 2004 · $438,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 6 | Jan 2020 | Jan 28, 2020 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2014 | — |
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 Northeast Mountains forecast zone and Stevens County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Chewelah?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 42 miles south. 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 Chewelah | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 42 mi south | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 187 mi south-southwest | 26,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 194 mi east-southeast | 27,700 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 Chewelah
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chewelah. The strongest was an F1 on July 25, 1983, which touched down about 19 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 14 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 17, 1997.
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 Chewelah'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.
Chewelah radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chewelah, WA?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 42 miles south. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 187 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chewelah?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chewelah the lowest scan from KOTX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Chewelah 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 Chewelah, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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