Porter, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Porter, Grays Harbor County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Porter?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 6 days in the Willapa and Black Hills forecast zone and Grays Harbor County — the most common reported hazard around Porter, mostly in January and November. Next come storm surge (3 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 6 | Jan 2022 | Jan 6, 2022 · 2 deaths · $3.4 million damage |
| Storm surge | 3 | Nov 2002 | Mar 3, 1999 · $1.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | Dec 2010 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jan 2015 | Jan 5, 2015 · $300,000 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 Willapa and Black Hills forecast zone and Grays Harbor County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Porter get?
A normal year brings about 1.9 inches of snow to Porter, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Matlock 8 S weather station 14.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 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 Porter?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLGX (Langley Hill, WA), about 41 miles west-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 Porter | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 41 mi west-northwest | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 87 mi south | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 94 mi north-northeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Porter
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Porter, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in November and April. The strongest was an F2 on November 10, 1965, which touched down about 25 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on October 4, 2019, which touched down about 20 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on October 22, 1985.
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 Porter'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.
Porter radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Porter, WA?
KLGX (Langley Hill, WA), about 41 miles west-northwest. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Porter flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 6 days in the Willapa and Black Hills forecast zone and Grays Harbor County; the deadliest was on January 6, 2022, with 2 deaths. 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 Porter 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 Porter, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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