Clallam Bay, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clallam Bay, Clallam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clallam Bay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 6 days in the Western Strait of Juan de Fuca forecast zone and Clallam County — the most common reported hazard around Clallam Bay, mostly in November and January. Next come lightning casualties & damage (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 6 | Nov 2021 | Nov 14, 2021 · $5.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Dec 2010 | Dec 9, 2010 · $50,000 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 Western Strait of Juan de Fuca forecast zone and Clallam County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Clallam Bay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLGX (Langley Hill, WA), about 79 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 Clallam Bay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 79 mi south | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 81 mi east | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 186 mi south-southeast | 25,800 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 Clallam Bay
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Clallam Bay since 1950.
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 Clallam Bay'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.
Clallam Bay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clallam Bay, WA?
KLGX (Langley Hill, WA), about 79 miles south. KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Clallam Bay flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 6 days in the Western Strait of Juan de Fuca forecast zone and Clallam 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 Clallam Bay 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 Clallam Bay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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