Clinton, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clinton, Island County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clinton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged debris flows on 2 days in the Island County forecast zone and Island County — the most common reported hazard around Clinton, mostly in December and January. Next come flooding (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debris flows | 2 | Dec 2014 | Dec 28, 2014 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 1 | Apr 2009 | Apr 3, 2009 · $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 Island County forecast zone and Island County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Clinton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 17 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 Clinton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 17 mi north-northwest | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 101 mi southwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 158 mi south | 19,800 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 Clinton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clinton, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and November. The strongest was an F2 on May 13, 1986, which touched down about 23 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an F1 on May 18, 2005, which touched down about 17 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on March 10, 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 Clinton'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.
Clinton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clinton, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 17 miles north-northwest. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Clinton?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Clinton the lowest scan from KATX is about 1,000 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Clinton 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 Clinton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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