Leavenworth, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Leavenworth, Chelan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Leavenworth?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged debris flows on 30 days in the Central Chelan County forecast zone and Chelan County — the most common reported hazard around Leavenworth, mostly in August and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debris flows | 30 | May 2023 | Aug 11, 2013 · $700,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Mar 2026 | Oct 13, 2025 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 25 | Mar 2026 | Jan 7, 2009 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Aug 2024 | Sep 5, 2013 · $700,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 20 | Oct 2025 | Oct 1, 2022 · $115 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 12 | Aug 2024 | Aug 26, 1997 · $70,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2026 | Dec 10, 2025 · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2006 | Apr 16, 1996 · 1 death |
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 Central Chelan County forecast zone and Chelan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Leavenworth get?
A normal year brings about 80 inches of snow to Leavenworth, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Leavenworth 3 S weather station 2.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (32.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 8.1 | 32.4 | 22.1 | 12.6 | 4.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Leavenworth?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 94 miles west-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 Leavenworth | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 94 mi west-northwest | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 142 mi east | 16,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 157 mi southeast | 19,600 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 Leavenworth
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Leavenworth. The strongest was an F0 on May 19, 2004, which touched down about 21 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 9 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 13, 1963.
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 Leavenworth'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.
Leavenworth radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Leavenworth, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 94 miles west-northwest. KOTX (Spokane, WA) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Leavenworth?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leavenworth the lowest scan from KATX is about 8,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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