Malott, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Malott, Okanogan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Malott?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 82 days in the Okanogan Valley forecast zone and Okanogan County — the most common reported hazard around Malott, mostly in January and December. Next come wildfires (50 days) and debris flows (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 82 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 50 | Jun 2026 | Jul 9, 2001 · 4 deaths |
| Debris flows | 30 | Aug 2024 | Mar 14, 2017 · $80,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jul 2023 | Jul 12, 2001 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | Sep 2024 | May 24, 2001 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 25 | May 2023 | May 5, 2018 · $12 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Dec 2025 | Aug 16, 2002 · $25 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Dec 2013 | — |
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 Okanogan Valley forecast zone and Okanogan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Malott?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 105 miles east-southeast. 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 Malott | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 105 mi east-southeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 129 mi west | 14,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 184 mi south-southeast | 25,400 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 Malott
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Malott. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F1 on May 30, 1987, which touched down about 11 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on August 26, 1997, which touched down about 12 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 13 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 3, 2008.
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 Malott'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.
Malott radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Malott, WA?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 105 miles east-southeast. KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Malott?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Malott the lowest scan from KOTX is about 10,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Malott 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 Malott, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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