Clarkston, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clarkston, Asotin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clarkston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 27 days in the Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties forecast zone and Asotin County — the most common reported hazard around Clarkston, mostly in December and November. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (16 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 27 | Mar 2026 | Feb 2, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Nov 2022 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 14 | Sep 2024 | Jun 5, 2022 · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Aug 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 · $35 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2023 | Apr 13, 2017 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2010 | May 26, 1999 · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2024 | Aug 7, 2016 · $10,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 1 | Sep 2001 | — |
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 Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties forecast zone and Asotin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clarkston get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Clarkston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lewiston Nez Perce Co Ap weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.3 | 4.1 | 2.7 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 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 Clarkston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 92 miles north-northwest. 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 Clarkston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 92 mi north-northwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 100 mi west-southwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 151 mi east-northeast | 18,400 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 Clarkston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clarkston, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 8, 1962, which passed about 12 miles east of town. The most recent was an F0 on May 31, 1997, which touched down about 4 miles east of town.
Hail: 55 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 20, 2012.
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 Clarkston'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.
Clarkston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clarkston, WA?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 92 miles north-northwest. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clarkston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clarkston the lowest scan from KOTX is about 8,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Clarkston 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 Clarkston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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