Hoquiam, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hoquiam, Grays Harbor County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hoquiam?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 6 days in the Lower Chehalis River Valley forecast zone and Grays Harbor County — the most common reported hazard around Hoquiam, mostly in January and November. Next come storm surge (3 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 6 | Jan 2022 | Jan 6, 2022 · 2 deaths · $3.4 million damage |
| Storm surge | 3 | Nov 2002 | Mar 3, 1999 · $1.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | Dec 2010 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jan 2015 | Jan 5, 2015 · $300,000 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 Lower Chehalis River Valley forecast zone and Grays Harbor County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hoquiam?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLGX (Langley Hill, WA), about 13 miles 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 Hoquiam | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 13 mi northwest | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 98 mi south-southeast | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 107 mi northeast | 10,600 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 Hoquiam
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hoquiam. Most came in December and August. The strongest was an F0 on August 26, 1997, which touched down about 20 miles east of town. The most recent was an F0 on December 23, 1997, which touched down about 13 miles southwest of town.
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 Hoquiam'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.
Hoquiam radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hoquiam, WA?
KLGX (Langley Hill, WA), about 13 miles northwest. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Hoquiam flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 6 days in the Lower Chehalis River Valley forecast zone and Grays Harbor County; the deadliest was on January 6, 2022, with 2 deaths. 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 Hoquiam 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 Hoquiam, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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