George, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for George, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits George?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged wildfire on 28 days in the Moses Lake Area forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around George, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (25 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfires | 28 | Jul 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 · $710,000 damage |
| High winds | 25 | Dec 2025 | Dec 14, 2006 · $2.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 16 | Jun 2022 | May 31, 1997 · $200,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 15 | Mar 2026 | Oct 13, 2020 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | May 2023 | May 17, 2018 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Nov 2023 | Nov 19, 1996 · 1 death · $7.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2006 | Jul 7, 2002 · $150,000 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 Moses Lake Area forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover George?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 108 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 George | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 108 mi south-southeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 112 mi east-northeast | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 145 mi west-northwest | 17,100 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 George
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of George. The strongest was an EF0 on May 26, 2023, which touched down about 21 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 1, 2024, which touched down about 9 miles west of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 20, 2012.
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 George'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.
George radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to George, WA?
KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 108 miles south-southeast. KOTX (Spokane, WA) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in George?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over George the lowest scan from KPDT is about 10,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for George 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 George, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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