Port Townsend, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Port Townsend, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Port Townsend?
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 Townsend, 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 Townsend?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 14 miles east-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 Townsend | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 14 mi east-northeast | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 93 mi southwest | 8,600 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 Townsend
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Port Townsend 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 Townsend'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 Townsend radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Port Townsend, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 14 miles east-northeast. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Port Townsend 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 Townsend 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 Townsend, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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