Issaquah, WA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Issaquah, King County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Issaquah?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged lightning damage or injuries on 22 days in the Eastside forecast zone and King County — the most common reported hazard around Issaquah, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (7 days) and debris flows (4 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Lightning casualties & damage22Apr 2015Aug 3, 1999 · $650,000 damage
Flooding7Jan 2021Jan 7, 2009 · $14 million damage
Debris flows4Mar 2017Mar 2, 2014 · $200,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds3May 2013May 13, 2013 · $25,000 damage
Flash flooding1Dec 2006Dec 14, 2006 · 1 death · $750,000 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 Eastside forecast zone and King County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Issaquah get?

A normal year brings about 3.6 inches of snow to Issaquah, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Snoqualmie Falls weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.5 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.11.51.50.20.30.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Issaquah?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 49 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over IssaquahView
KATX
Seattle/Tacoma, WA		49 mi north-northwest3,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLGX
Langley Hill, WA		101 mi west-southwest9,700 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KRTX
Portland, OR		134 mi south-southwest15,100 ftLimited — 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 Issaquah

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Issaquah, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and December. The strongest was an F3 on December 12, 1969, which passed about 13 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 6, 2009, which passed about 25 miles south of town.

Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on June 8, 1972.

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 Issaquah'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.

Issaquah radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Issaquah, WA?

KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 49 miles north-northwest. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Issaquah?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Issaquah the lowest scan from KATX is about 3,500 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

Is TALON's radar for Issaquah 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 Issaquah, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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