Darrington, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Darrington, Snohomish County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Darrington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 10 days in the Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades forecast zone and Snohomish County — the most common reported hazard around Darrington, mostly in November and January. Next come lightning casualties & damage (9 days) and debris flows (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 10 | Dec 2023 | Jan 7, 2009 · $6.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Nov 2008 | Sep 15, 1996 · 1 death |
| Debris flows | 6 | Apr 2017 | Mar 22, 2014 · 43 deaths · $60 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Jun 2012 | Dec 14, 2010 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Apr 2017 | — |
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 Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades forecast zone and Snohomish County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Darrington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 41 miles west. 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 Darrington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 41 mi west | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 141 mi west-southwest | 16,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 187 mi south-southwest | 26,100 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 Darrington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Darrington, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. The strongest was an F2 on May 13, 1986, which touched down about 21 miles west 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 Darrington'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.
Darrington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Darrington, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 41 miles west. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 141 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Darrington flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 10 days in the Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades forecast zone and Snohomish County. 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 Darrington 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 Darrington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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