Chinook, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chinook, Pacific County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chinook?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 10 days in the South Washington Coast forecast zone and Pacific County — the most common reported hazard around Chinook, mostly in January and December. Next come high winds (8 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 10 | Dec 2023 | Dec 3, 2007 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Oct 2025 | Feb 24, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Jan 2018 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 2 | Nov 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Oct 1998 | Oct 20, 1998 · $10,000 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 South Washington Coast forecast zone and Pacific County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Chinook?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLGX (Langley Hill, WA), about 59 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 Chinook | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 59 mi north | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 61 mi southeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 149 mi north-northeast | 18,000 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 Chinook
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chinook. Most came in October and June. The strongest was an F1 on October 3, 1967, which touched down about 10 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 19, 2021, which touched down about 4 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on January 18, 2018.
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 Chinook'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.
Chinook radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chinook, WA?
KLGX (Langley Hill, WA), about 59 miles north. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 61 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Chinook flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 10 days in the South Washington Coast forecast zone and Pacific County. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Chinook 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 Chinook, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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