River Road, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for River Road, Clallam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits River Road?
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 River Road, 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.
How much snow does River Road get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to River Road, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sequim 2 E weather station 3.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 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 River Road?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 30 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 River Road | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 30 mi east-northeast | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 80 mi southwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 163 mi south | 20,700 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 River Road
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of River Road 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 River Road'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.
River Road radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to River Road, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 30 miles east-northeast. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does River Road 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 River Road 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 River Road, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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