Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Port Hadlock-Irondale, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Port Hadlock-Irondale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 4 days in the Port Townsend Area forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Port Hadlock-Irondale, mostly in November and February. Next come lightning casualties & damage (3 days) and debris flows (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 4 | Jan 2021 | Jan 12, 2021 · $554,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2012 | Aug 5, 1999 · $16,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 1 | Feb 2015 | Feb 6, 2015 · $150,000 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 Port Townsend Area forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Port Hadlock-Irondale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 18 miles northeast. 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 Hadlock-Irondale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 18 mi northeast | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 88 mi southwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 160 mi south | 20,300 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 Hadlock-Irondale
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Port Hadlock-Irondale 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 Hadlock-Irondale'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 Hadlock-Irondale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 18 miles northeast. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Port Hadlock-Irondale flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 4 days in the Port Townsend Area forecast zone and Jefferson 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 Hadlock-Irondale 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 Hadlock-Irondale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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