Touchet, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Touchet, Walla Walla County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Touchet?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 91 days in the Lower Columbia Basin of Washington forecast zone and Walla Walla County — the most common reported hazard around Touchet, mostly in February and November. Next come wildfires (27 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 91 | Mar 2026 | Dec 17, 2012 · $560,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 27 | Sep 2020 | Jun 25, 2005 · $46,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Dec 2022 | Feb 4, 2019 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 19 | Apr 2026 | May 19, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| Dust storms | 16 | Aug 2025 | Oct 10, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 14 | Mar 2026 | Feb 6, 2020 · $8.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jul 2024 | Jul 12, 2024 · 3 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington forecast zone and Walla Walla County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Touchet get?
A normal year brings about 7.2 inches of snow to Touchet, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Milton Freewater weather station 14.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 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 Touchet?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 26 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 Touchet | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 26 mi south-southwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 124 mi north-northeast | 13,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 208 mi west | 31,200 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 Touchet
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Touchet, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on June 26, 1958, which touched down about 13 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 5, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 13 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 30, 2020.
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 Touchet'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.
Touchet radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Touchet, WA?
KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 26 miles south-southwest. KOTX (Spokane, WA) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Touchet?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Touchet the lowest scan from KPDT is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Touchet 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 Touchet, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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