Gold Bar, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gold Bar, Snohomish County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gold Bar?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 10 days in the Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties forecast zone and Snohomish County — the most common reported hazard around Gold Bar, 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 Snohomish and Northern King Counties forecast zone and Snohomish County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gold Bar get?
A normal year brings about 55 inches of snow to Gold Bar, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tolt S Fk Rsvr weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 8.2 | 10.5 | 12.0 | 9.4 | 9.8 | 4.7 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Gold Bar?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 44 miles west-northwest. 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 Gold Bar | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 44 mi west-northwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 124 mi west-southwest | 13,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 160 mi south-southwest | 20,100 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 Gold Bar
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gold Bar. Most came in October and August. The strongest was an F1 on October 26, 1971, which passed about 13 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 16, 2006, which touched down about 2 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on March 10, 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 Gold Bar'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.
Gold Bar radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gold Bar, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 44 miles west-northwest. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Gold Bar flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 10 days in the Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties 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 Gold Bar 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 Gold Bar, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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