Sequim, WA Live Doppler Radar

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

What weather hits Sequim?

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 Sequim, mostly in November and January. Next come lightning casualties & damage (1 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Flooding6Nov 2021Nov 14, 2021 · $5.5 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage1Dec 2010Dec 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 Sequim get?

A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Sequim, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sequim 2 E weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.4 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Sequim?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 29 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over SequimView
KATX
Seattle/Tacoma, WA
29 mi east-northeast1,700 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KLGX
Langley Hill, WA
81 mi southwest7,100 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KRTX
Portland, OR
163 mi south20,800 ftLimited — 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 Sequim

NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Sequim 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 Sequim'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.

Sequim radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Sequim, WA?

KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 29 miles east-northeast. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.

How often does Sequim 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 Sequim 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 Sequim, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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