Cliffdell, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cliffdell, Yakima County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cliffdell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 27 days in the Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest forecast zone and Yakima County — the most common reported hazard around Cliffdell, mostly in May and March. Next come flash flooding (11 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 27 | Feb 2020 | Jan 7, 2009 · $1.6 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | May 2015 | May 9, 2005 · $3,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 9 | May 2020 | Jul 8, 2012 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | May 2006 | Aug 23, 2000 · $1.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Oct 2003 | — |
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 Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest forecast zone and Yakima County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Cliffdell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 111 miles 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 Cliffdell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 111 mi northwest | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 124 mi southwest | 13,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 135 mi southeast | 15,300 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 Cliffdell
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Cliffdell since 1950.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on July 5, 2006.
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 Cliffdell'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.
Cliffdell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cliffdell, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 111 miles northwest. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cliffdell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cliffdell the lowest scan from KATX is about 11,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Cliffdell 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 Cliffdell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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