Tonasket, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tonasket, Okanogan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tonasket?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 82 days in the Okanogan Valley forecast zone and Okanogan County — the most common reported hazard around Tonasket, mostly in January and December. Next come wildfires (50 days) and debris flows (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 82 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 50 | Jun 2026 | Jul 9, 2001 · 4 deaths |
| Debris flows | 30 | Aug 2024 | Mar 14, 2017 · $80,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jul 2023 | Jul 12, 2001 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | Sep 2024 | May 24, 2001 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 25 | May 2023 | May 5, 2018 · $12 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Dec 2025 | Aug 16, 2002 · $25 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Dec 2013 | — |
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 Okanogan Valley forecast zone and Okanogan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Tonasket?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 110 miles southeast. 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 Tonasket | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 110 mi southeast | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 144 mi west-southwest | 17,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 210 mi south | 31,800 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 Tonasket
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tonasket. The strongest was an F1 on May 3, 1982, which touched down about 19 miles south of town. The most recent was an F0 on August 26, 1997, which touched down about 20 miles south of town.
Hail: 9 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 26, 1982.
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 Tonasket'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.
Tonasket radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tonasket, WA?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 110 miles southeast. KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA) is 144 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tonasket?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tonasket the lowest scan from KOTX is about 11,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Tonasket 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 Tonasket, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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