Port Angeles East, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Port Angeles East, Clallam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Port Angeles East?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 6 days in the Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca forecast zone and Clallam County — the most common reported hazard around Port Angeles East, mostly in November and January. Next come lightning casualties & damage (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 6 | Nov 2021 | Nov 14, 2021 · $5.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Dec 2010 | Dec 9, 2010 · $50,000 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 Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca forecast zone and Clallam County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Port Angeles East?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 41 miles east. 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 Port Angeles East | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 41 mi east | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 77 mi south-southwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 167 mi south | 21,500 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 Port Angeles East
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Port Angeles East since 1950.
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 Port Angeles East'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.
Port Angeles East radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Port Angeles East, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 41 miles east. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Port Angeles East flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 6 days in the Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca forecast zone and Clallam 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 Port Angeles East 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 Port Angeles East, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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