Grapeview, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grapeview, Mason County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grapeview?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 5 days in the Olympia and Southern Puget Sound forecast zone and Mason County — the most common reported hazard around Grapeview, mostly in January and December. Next come lightning casualties & damage (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 5 | Jan 2021 | Dec 3, 2007 · 1 death · $12,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Sep 2013 | Jul 5, 1997 · $70,000 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 Olympia and Southern Puget Sound forecast zone and Mason County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Grapeview?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLGX (Langley Hill, WA), about 62 miles west-southwest. 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 Grapeview | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 62 mi west-southwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 62 mi north-northeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 112 mi south | 11,400 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 Grapeview
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grapeview, 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 23 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 18, 2019, which touched down about 6 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on October 22, 1985.
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 Grapeview'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.
Grapeview radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grapeview, WA?
KLGX (Langley Hill, WA), about 62 miles west-southwest. KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Grapeview flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 5 days in the Olympia and Southern Puget Sound forecast zone and Mason County; the deadliest was on December 3, 2007, with 1 death. 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 Grapeview 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 Grapeview, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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