Langley, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Langley, Island County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Langley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged debris flows on 2 days in the Island County forecast zone and Island County — the most common reported hazard around Langley, mostly in December and January. Next come flooding (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debris flows | 2 | Dec 2014 | Dec 28, 2014 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 1 | Apr 2009 | Apr 3, 2009 · $10,000 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 Island County forecast zone and Island County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Langley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 12 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Langley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 12 mi north-northwest | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 102 mi southwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 163 mi south | 20,700 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 Langley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Langley, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and November. The strongest was an F2 on May 13, 1986, which touched down about 21 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an F1 on May 18, 2005, which touched down about 13 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on April 15, 2006.
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 Langley'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.
Langley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Langley, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 12 miles north-northwest. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Langley?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Langley the lowest scan from KATX is about 600 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Langley 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 Langley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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