Malone, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Malone, Grays Harbor County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Malone?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 6 days in the Willapa and Black Hills forecast zone and Grays Harbor County — the most common reported hazard around Malone, mostly in January and November. Next come storm surge (3 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 6 | Jan 2022 | Jan 6, 2022 · 2 deaths · $3.4 million damage |
| Storm surge | 3 | Nov 2002 | Mar 3, 1999 · $1.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | Dec 2010 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jan 2015 | Jan 5, 2015 · $300,000 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 Willapa and Black Hills forecast zone and Grays Harbor County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Malone get?
A normal year brings about 1.9 inches of snow to Malone, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Matlock 8 S weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 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 Malone?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLGX (Langley Hill, WA), about 39 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 Malone | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 39 mi west-northwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 89 mi south | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 92 mi north-northeast | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Malone
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Malone. Most came in April and August. The strongest was an F1 on May 27, 2004, which touched down about 20 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on October 4, 2019, which touched down about 22 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on October 22, 1985.
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 Malone'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.
Malone radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Malone, WA?
KLGX (Langley Hill, WA), about 39 miles west-northwest. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Malone flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 6 days in the Willapa and Black Hills forecast zone and Grays Harbor County; the deadliest was on January 6, 2022, with 2 deaths. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Malone 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 Malone, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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