Thorp, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Thorp, Kittitas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Thorp?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 55 days in the Kittitas Valley forecast zone and Kittitas County — the most common reported hazard around Thorp, mostly in December and January. Next come flooding (13 days) and high winds (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Mar 2017 | Jan 7, 2009 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | May 2025 | May 19, 2001 · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 13 | Jul 2018 | Jul 1, 2004 · $1,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2014 | May 4, 2005 · $90,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 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 Kittitas Valley forecast zone and Kittitas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Thorp?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 115 miles 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 Thorp | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 115 mi northwest | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 129 mi southeast | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 144 mi southwest | 17,000 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 Thorp
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Thorp since 1950.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on July 5, 2006.
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 Thorp'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.
Thorp radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Thorp, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 115 miles northwest. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Thorp?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Thorp the lowest scan from KATX is about 12,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Thorp 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 Thorp, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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