Greenwater, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Greenwater, Pierce County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Greenwater?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged lightning damage or injuries on 5 days in the Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties forecast zone and Pierce County — the most common reported hazard around Greenwater, mostly in September and February. Next come flooding (3 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Sep 2013 | Sep 5, 2013 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Dec 2015 | Jan 7, 2009 · $8.8 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | May 2013 | May 13, 2013 · $30,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 1 | Mar 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 Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties forecast zone and Pierce County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Greenwater?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 83 miles north-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 Greenwater | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 83 mi north-northwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 117 mi west | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 118 mi south-southwest | 12,300 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 Greenwater
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Greenwater. The strongest was an EF1 on September 6, 2009, which passed about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on August 10, 2013.
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 Greenwater'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.
Greenwater radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Greenwater, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 83 miles north-northwest. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Greenwater?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Greenwater the lowest scan from KATX is about 7,300 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Greenwater 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 Greenwater, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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