Lake Shore, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Shore, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Shore?
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 Lake Shore, 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 Lake Shore?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 13 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 Lake Shore | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 13 mi west | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 119 mi northwest | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 173 mi north | 23,000 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 Lake Shore
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Shore, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 5, 1972, which passed about 7 miles south-southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on October 11, 2023, which touched down about 12 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 Lake Shore'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.
Lake Shore radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Shore, WA?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 13 miles west. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Lake Shore?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Lake Shore the lowest scan from KRTX is about 700 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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