Roosevelt, WA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Roosevelt, Klickitat County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Roosevelt?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 44 days in the Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington forecast zone and Klickitat County — the most common reported hazard around Roosevelt, mostly in December and January. Next come high winds (17 days) and excessive heat (10 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms	44	Feb 2025	—
High winds	17	Sep 2024	—
Excessive heat	10	Aug 2022	—
Wildfires	8	Aug 2018	Jul 5, 2005 · $2,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds	4	Aug 2024	Jul 7, 2002 · $1,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	3	Jan 2004	—
Lightning casualties & damage	3	Jul 2006	Aug 2, 2004 · $10,000 damage
Flooding	3	Mar 2017	—

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 Columbia River Gorge of Washington forecast zone and Klickitat County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Roosevelt get?

A normal year brings about 5.3 inches of snow to Roosevelt, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Arlington weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.0 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.1	0.4	1.4	2.0	1.2	0.2	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 Roosevelt?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 67 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 Roosevelt	View
KPDT Pendleton, OR	67 mi east	5,300 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KRTX Portland, OR	132 mi west	14,700 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KOTX Spokane, WA	183 mi northeast	25,100 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 Roosevelt

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Roosevelt. The strongest was an F0 on April 12, 1957, which passed about 19 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 28, 2022.

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 Roosevelt'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.

Roosevelt radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Roosevelt, WA?

KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 67 miles east. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Roosevelt?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Roosevelt the lowest scan from KPDT is about 5,300 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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