Northwest Stanwood, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Northwest Stanwood, Snohomish County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Northwest Stanwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 10 days in the Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties forecast zone and Snohomish County — the most common reported hazard around Northwest Stanwood, mostly in November and January. Next come lightning casualties & damage (9 days) and debris flows (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 10 | Dec 2023 | Jan 7, 2009 · $6.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Nov 2008 | Sep 15, 1996 · 1 death |
| Debris flows | 6 | Apr 2017 | Mar 22, 2014 · 43 deaths · $60 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Jun 2012 | Dec 14, 2010 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Apr 2017 | — |
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 Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties forecast zone and Snohomish County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Northwest Stanwood get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to Northwest Stanwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Arlington weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 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 Northwest Stanwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 8 miles 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 Northwest Stanwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 8 mi southwest | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 114 mi southwest | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 178 mi south | 24,100 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 Northwest Stanwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Northwest Stanwood, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and November. The strongest was an F2 on May 13, 1986, which touched down about 14 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an F1 on May 18, 2005, which touched down about 6 miles 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 April 15, 2006.
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 Northwest Stanwood'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.
Northwest Stanwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Northwest Stanwood, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 8 miles southwest. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Northwest Stanwood flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 10 days in the Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties forecast zone and Snohomish County. 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 Northwest Stanwood 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 Northwest Stanwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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