Hazel Dell, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hazel Dell, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hazel Dell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 9 days in the Inner Vancouver Metro forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Hazel Dell, mostly in June and October. Next come flooding (9 days) and lightning casualties & damage (4 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 9 | Jun 2026 | Oct 12, 2025 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Nov 2022 | Jun 1, 2011 · $1.2 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2005 | Aug 4, 1999 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Inner Vancouver Metro forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hazel Dell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 15 miles west. 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 Hazel Dell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 15 mi west | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 121 mi northwest | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 174 mi north | 23,100 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 Hazel Dell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hazel Dell, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and September. The strongest was an F3 on April 5, 1972, which passed about 6 miles south-southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on October 11, 2023, which touched down about 13 miles north of town.
Hail: 10 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 12, 1993.
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 Hazel Dell'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.
Hazel Dell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hazel Dell, WA?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 15 miles west. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Hazel Dell?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Hazel Dell the lowest scan from KRTX is about 800 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Hazel Dell 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 Hazel Dell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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