Copalis Beach, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Copalis Beach, Grays Harbor County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Copalis Beach?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 6 days in the Grays Harbor County Coast forecast zone and Grays Harbor County — the most common reported hazard around Copalis Beach, mostly in January and November. Next come storm surge (3 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 6 | Jan 2022 | Jan 6, 2022 · 2 deaths · $3.4 million damage |
| Storm surge | 3 | Nov 2002 | Mar 3, 1999 · $1.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | Dec 2010 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jan 2015 | Jan 5, 2015 · $300,000 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 Grays Harbor County Coast forecast zone and Grays Harbor County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Copalis Beach get?
A normal year brings about 1.0 inches of snow to Copalis Beach, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Humptulips Salmon Hatchery weather station 11.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 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 Copalis Beach?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLGX (Langley Hill, WA), about 3 miles east-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 Copalis Beach | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 3 mi east-southeast | 100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 107 mi northeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 113 mi south-southeast | 11,600 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 Copalis Beach
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Copalis Beach. The strongest was an EF1 on October 10, 2020, which touched down about 20 miles north-northeast of town.
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 Copalis Beach'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.
Copalis Beach radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Copalis Beach, WA?
KLGX (Langley Hill, WA), about 3 miles east-southeast. KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Copalis Beach flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 6 days in the Grays Harbor County Coast forecast zone and Grays Harbor County; the deadliest was on January 6, 2022, with 2 deaths. 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 Copalis Beach 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 Copalis Beach, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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