Ocean Shores, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ocean Shores?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 6 days in the Grays Harbor County Coast forecast zone and Grays Harbor County — the most common reported hazard around Ocean Shores, 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 Grays Harbor County Coast forecast zone and Grays Harbor County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ocean Shores?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLGX (Langley Hill, WA), about 11 miles north. 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 Ocean Shores | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 11 mi north | 500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 103 mi south-southeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 115 mi northeast | 11,900 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 Ocean Shores
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Ocean Shores. The strongest was an F0 on December 23, 1997, which touched down about 10 miles south-southeast of town.
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 Ocean Shores'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.
Ocean Shores radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ocean Shores, WA?
KLGX (Langley Hill, WA), about 11 miles north. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Ocean Shores flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 6 days in the Grays Harbor County Coast 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 Ocean Shores 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 Ocean Shores, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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