Coupeville, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Coupeville, Island County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Coupeville?
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 Coupeville, 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.
How much snow does Coupeville get?
A normal year brings about 2.5 inches of snow to Coupeville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Coupeville 1 S weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 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 Coupeville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 9 miles east. 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 Coupeville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 9 mi east | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 101 mi southwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 174 mi south | 23,100 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 Coupeville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Coupeville, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in November and June. The strongest was an F2 on November 24, 1970, which touched down about 24 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an F1 on May 18, 2005, which touched down about 20 miles east 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 Coupeville'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.
Coupeville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Coupeville, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 9 miles east. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Coupeville?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Coupeville the lowest scan from KATX is about 400 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Coupeville 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 Coupeville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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