Mount Vista, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Vista, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Vista?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 9 days in the North Clark County Lowlands forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Vista, mostly in June and October. Next come flooding (9 days) and lightning casualties & damage (4 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 9 | Jun 2026 | Oct 12, 2025 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Nov 2022 | Jun 1, 2011 · $1.2 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2005 | Aug 4, 1999 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 North Clark County Lowlands forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Mount Vista?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 16 miles west. 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 Mount Vista | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 16 mi west | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 118 mi northwest | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 170 mi north | 22,300 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 Mount Vista
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Vista, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and September. The strongest was an F3 on April 5, 1972, which passed about 9 miles south-southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on October 11, 2023, which touched down about 9 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on July 31, 1991.
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 Mount Vista'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.
Mount Vista radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Vista, WA?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 16 miles west. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Mount Vista?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Mount Vista the lowest scan from KRTX is about 900 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Vista 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 Mount Vista, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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