Colville, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Colville, Stevens County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Colville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 238 days in the Northeast Mountains forecast zone and Stevens County — the most common reported hazard around Colville, mostly in December and January. Next come wildfires (30 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 238 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 1998 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 30 | Sep 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 · $33 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 29 | Mar 2025 | Aug 2, 2014 · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Mar 2026 | Feb 2, 1999 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2023 | Mar 12, 2017 · $1.6 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2022 | Aug 18, 2004 · $438,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 6 | Jan 2020 | Jan 28, 2020 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2014 | — |
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 Northeast Mountains forecast zone and Stevens County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Colville get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Colville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Colville weather station 2.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (15.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 5.6 | 15.0 | 14.5 | 5.4 | 2.7 | 0.2 | 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 Colville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 61 miles south-southeast. 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 Colville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 61 mi south-southeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 202 mi south-southwest | 29,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 209 mi east-southeast | 31,500 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 Colville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Colville, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and April. The strongest was an F2 on April 5, 1972, which touched down about 10 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 25, 2008, which touched down about 14 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 19 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 July 23, 2014.
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 Colville'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.
Colville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Colville, WA?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 61 miles south-southeast. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 202 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Colville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Colville the lowest scan from KOTX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Colville 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 Colville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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