Mead, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mead, Spokane County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mead?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 102 days in the Spokane Area forecast zone and Spokane County — the most common reported hazard around Mead, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (45 days) and high winds (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 102 | Jan 2026 | Dec 1, 2023 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 45 | Oct 2025 | May 4, 2016 · $4.8 million damage |
| High winds | 33 | Mar 2026 | Nov 17, 2015 · 4 deaths |
| Wildfires | 26 | Jun 2026 | Aug 18, 2023 · 1 death · $60 million damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Feb 2025 | Mar 9, 2017 · $8.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jun 2022 | Feb 25, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | May 2023 | Jul 23, 2019 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 · 1 death · $5,000 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 Spokane Area forecast zone and Spokane County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mead get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Mead, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Spokane Intl Ap weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (13.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 6.2 | 13.8 | 12.3 | 7.8 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Mead?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 15 miles west-southwest. 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 Mead | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 15 mi west-southwest | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 161 mi south-southwest | 20,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 165 mi east-southeast | 21,300 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 Mead
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mead, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F2 on May 6, 1957, which touched down about 22 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 18, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 22 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 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 Mead'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.
Mead radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mead, WA?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 15 miles west-southwest. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 161 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mead?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mead the lowest scan from KOTX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mead 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 Mead, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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