Twin Lakes, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Twin Lakes, Ferry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Twin Lakes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 128 days in the Okanogan Highlands forecast zone and Ferry County — the most common reported hazard around Twin Lakes, mostly in December and January. Next come wildfires (36 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 128 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 36 | Oct 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 · $25 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 18 | Sep 2023 | Jul 20, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | May 2023 | May 5, 2018 · $3.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 10 | Nov 2023 | Mar 6, 2016 · $3,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2026 | Aug 16, 2002 · $220,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Aug 2019 | May 26, 1998 · $3.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | 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 Highlands forecast zone and Ferry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Twin Lakes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 53 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 Twin Lakes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 53 mi southeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 179 mi south | 24,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 191 mi west | 26,900 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 Twin Lakes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Twin Lakes. The strongest was an EF0 on April 25, 2008, which touched down about 18 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 21, 2023.
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 Twin Lakes'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.
Twin Lakes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Twin Lakes, WA?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 53 miles southeast. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 179 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Twin Lakes?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Twin Lakes the lowest scan from KOTX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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