Freeland, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Freeland, Island County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Freeland?
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 Freeland, 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.
Which radars cover Freeland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 12 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Freeland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 12 mi north-northeast | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 96 mi southwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 161 mi south | 20,400 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 Freeland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Freeland, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in November and August. The strongest was an F2 on November 24, 1970, which touched down about 17 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an F1 on May 18, 2005, which touched down about 18 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on April 15, 2006.
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 Freeland'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.
Freeland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Freeland, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 12 miles north-northeast. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Freeland?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Freeland the lowest scan from KATX is about 600 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Freeland 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 Freeland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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