Ione, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ione, Pend Oreille County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ione?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 238 days in the Northeast Mountains forecast zone and Pend Oreille County — the most common reported hazard around Ione, mostly in December and January. Next come wildfires (27 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 238 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 1998 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 27 | Sep 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 · $33 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 23 | Mar 2025 | Aug 25, 2013 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Mar 2026 | Feb 2, 1999 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2023 | May 11, 2018 · $8.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 8 | Jan 2018 | Apr 1, 2017 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2014 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2023 | May 26, 1998 · $250,000 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 Northeast Mountains forecast zone and Pend Oreille County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ione?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 74 miles south. 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 Ione | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 74 mi south | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 198 mi southeast | 28,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 221 mi south-southwest | 34,600 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 Ione
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Ione. The strongest was an F1 on July 25, 1983, which touched down about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 15 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 30, 2015.
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 Ione'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.
Ione radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ione, WA?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 74 miles south. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 198 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ione?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ione the lowest scan from KOTX is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ione 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 Ione, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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