Erlands Point, WA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Erlands Point, Kitsap County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

What weather hits Erlands Point?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged lightning damage or injuries on 2 days in the Eastern Kitsap County forecast zone and Kitsap County — the most common reported hazard around Erlands Point, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (2 days) and debris flows (1 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Lightning casualties & damage2Aug 1999Aug 3, 1999 · $150,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds2May 2013Dec 14, 2010 · 1 death · $25,000 damage
Debris flows1Jan 1997—
Flooding1Dec 2010Dec 12, 2010 · $1.0 million 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 Eastern Kitsap County forecast zone and Kitsap County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Erlands Point get?

A normal year brings about 3.0 inches of snow to Erlands Point, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bremerton weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.3 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.31.30.60.70.10.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Erlands Point?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 42 miles north-northeast. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Erlands PointView
KATX
Seattle/Tacoma, WA
42 mi north-northeast2,800 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KLGX
Langley Hill, WA
74 mi west-southwest6,200 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KRTX
Portland, OR
131 mi south14,600 ftLimited — 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 Erlands Point

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Erlands Point, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in December and June. The strongest was an F3 on December 12, 1969, which passed about 15 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on December 18, 2018, which touched down about 7 miles south-southeast 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 Erlands Point'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.

Erlands Point radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Erlands Point, WA?

KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 42 miles north-northeast. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Erlands Point?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Erlands Point the lowest scan from KATX is about 2,800 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

Is TALON's radar for Erlands Point 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 Erlands Point, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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