Picnic Point, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Picnic Point, Snohomish County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Picnic Point?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 10 days in the Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area forecast zone and Snohomish County — the most common reported hazard around Picnic Point, 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 Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area forecast zone and Snohomish County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Picnic Point get?
A normal year brings about 3.8 inches of snow to Picnic Point, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo weather station 13.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 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 Picnic Point?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 24 miles north-northwest. 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 Picnic Point | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 24 mi north-northwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 99 mi west-southwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 153 mi south-southwest | 18,700 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 Picnic Point
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Picnic Point, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F3 on December 12, 1969, which passed about 24 miles south of town. The most recent was an F1 on May 18, 2005, which touched down about 23 miles north of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on March 10, 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 Picnic Point'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.
Picnic Point radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Picnic Point, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 24 miles north-northwest. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Picnic Point flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 10 days in the Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area 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 Picnic Point 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 Picnic Point, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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