Forks, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Forks, Clallam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Forks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 6 days in the Foothills of the Western and Southern Olympic Peninsula forecast zone and Clallam County — the most common reported hazard around Forks, mostly in November and January. Next come lightning casualties & damage (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 6 | Nov 2021 | Nov 14, 2021 · $5.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Dec 2010 | Dec 9, 2010 · $50,000 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 Foothills of the Western and Southern Olympic Peninsula forecast zone and Clallam County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Forks get?
A normal year brings about 7.9 inches of snow to Forks, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Forks 1 E weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 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 Forks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLGX (Langley Hill, WA), about 59 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 Forks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 59 mi south-southeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 89 mi east-northeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 169 mi south-southeast | 22,000 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 Forks
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Forks since 1950.
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 Forks'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.
Forks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Forks, WA?
KLGX (Langley Hill, WA), about 59 miles south-southeast. KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Forks flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 6 days in the Foothills of the Western and Southern Olympic Peninsula forecast zone and Clallam 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 Forks 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 Forks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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