Peaceful Valley, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Peaceful Valley, Whatcom County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Peaceful Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 5 days in the Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades forecast zone and Whatcom County — the most common reported hazard around Peaceful Valley, mostly in November and January. Next come storm surge (2 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 5 | Nov 2021 | Nov 14, 2021 · 1 death · $34 million damage |
| Storm surge | 2 | Dec 2001 | Dec 15, 2000 · $650,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 2 | Jun 2012 | Jun 23, 2012 · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Nov 1996 | Nov 9, 1996 · $3,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jan 2013 | Jan 8, 2013 · $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 Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades forecast zone and Whatcom County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Peaceful Valley get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Peaceful Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clearbrook weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 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 Peaceful Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 55 miles south-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 Peaceful Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 55 mi south-southwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 156 mi southwest | 19,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 226 mi east-southeast | 35,800 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 Peaceful Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Peaceful Valley. The strongest was an F0 on April 27, 2004, which touched down about 5 miles northwest 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 Peaceful Valley'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.
Peaceful Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Peaceful Valley, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 55 miles south-southwest. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 156 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Peaceful Valley flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 5 days in the Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades forecast zone and Whatcom County; the deadliest was on November 14, 2021, with 1 death. 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 Peaceful Valley 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 Peaceful Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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