Sedro-Woolley, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sedro-Woolley, Skagit County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sedro-Woolley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 5 days in the Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties forecast zone and Skagit County — the most common reported hazard around Sedro-Woolley, mostly in August and July. Next come flooding (5 days) and lightning casualties & damage (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2024 | Aug 11, 2024 · $103,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Nov 2021 | Nov 28, 2021 · 1 death · $3.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2007 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Nov 2014 | Nov 26, 2014 · $40,000 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 Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties forecast zone and Skagit County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sedro-Woolley get?
A normal year brings about 5.7 inches of snow to Sedro-Woolley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sedro-Woolley weather station 1.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 3.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 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 Sedro-Woolley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 25 miles south-southwest. 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 Sedro-Woolley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 25 mi south-southwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 130 mi southwest | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 196 mi south | 28,300 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 Sedro-Woolley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sedro-Woolley, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 13, 1986, which touched down about 22 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an F1 on May 18, 2005, which touched down about 22 miles south of town.
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 Sedro-Woolley'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.
Sedro-Woolley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sedro-Woolley, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 25 miles south-southwest. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Sedro-Woolley flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 5 days in the Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties forecast zone and Skagit 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 Sedro-Woolley 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 Sedro-Woolley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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