Malden, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Malden, Whitman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Malden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 77 days in the Washington Palouse forecast zone and Whitman County — the most common reported hazard around Malden, mostly in January and December. Next come high winds (33 days) and flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 77 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 33 | Dec 2025 | May 3, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 22 | Mar 2026 | Feb 12, 2014 · $600,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 18 | Sep 2024 | Jul 10, 1998 · $540,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 17 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 · $1.4 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Apr 2026 | Apr 9, 2019 · $1.1 million damage |
| Dust storms | 8 | Sep 2024 | Aug 12, 2014 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Nov 2010 | — |
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 Washington Palouse forecast zone and Whitman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Malden get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Malden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rosalia weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.9 | 10.8 | 6.4 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 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 Malden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 32 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 Malden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 32 mi north-northwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 125 mi south-southwest | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 164 mi east | 21,100 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 Malden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Malden, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and October. The strongest was an F2 on May 6, 1957, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 5, 2011, which touched down about 14 miles west of town.
Hail: 13 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 11, 2022.
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 Malden'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.
Malden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Malden, WA?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 32 miles north-northwest. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Malden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Malden the lowest scan from KOTX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Malden 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 Malden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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