Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Union Hill-Novelty Hill, King County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Union Hill-Novelty Hill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged lightning damage or injuries on 22 days in the Foothills and Valleys of Central King County forecast zone and King County — the most common reported hazard around Union Hill-Novelty Hill, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (7 days) and debris flows (4 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning casualties & damage | 22 | Apr 2015 | Aug 3, 1999 · $650,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Jan 2021 | Jan 7, 2009 · $14 million damage |
| Debris flows | 4 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | May 2013 | May 13, 2013 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Dec 2006 | Dec 14, 2006 · 1 death · $750,000 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 Foothills and Valleys of Central King County forecast zone and King County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Union Hill-Novelty Hill get?
A normal year brings about 3.8 inches of snow to Union Hill-Novelty Hill, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 42 miles north-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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 42 mi north-northwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 105 mi west-southwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 143 mi south-southwest | 16,800 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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Union Hill-Novelty Hill, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and December. The strongest was an F3 on December 12, 1969, which passed about 17 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 16, 2006, which touched down about 19 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on June 8, 1972.
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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill'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.
Union Hill-Novelty Hill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 42 miles north-northwest. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Union Hill-Novelty Hill?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Union Hill-Novelty Hill the lowest scan from KATX is about 2,800 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Union Hill-Novelty Hill 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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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