Harrington, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Harrington, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Harrington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 46 days in the Upper Columbia Basin forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Harrington, mostly in January and December. Next come dust storms (22 days) and wildfires (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Apr 2023 | Feb 4, 2020 · 1 death |
| Dust storms | 22 | Apr 2025 | Sep 7, 2020 · $150,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 19 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2026 · $4.9 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 19 | Jul 2023 | May 30, 2020 · $90,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Apr 2022 | Apr 4, 2022 · $5.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2025 | Mar 12, 2017 · $800,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Aug 2014 | Feb 24, 1999 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2020 | Jan 13, 2009 · $2.0 million 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 Upper Columbia Basin forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Harrington get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Harrington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Harrington weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.4 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Harrington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 32 miles east-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 Harrington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 32 mi east-northeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 127 mi south-southwest | 13,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 203 mi east | 29,800 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 Harrington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Harrington, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 5, 1972, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 26, 2024, which touched down about 12 miles north of town.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 16, 1955.
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 Harrington'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.
Harrington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Harrington, WA?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 32 miles east-northeast. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Harrington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Harrington the lowest scan from KOTX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Harrington 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 Harrington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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