Valley, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Valley, Stevens County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 238 days in the Northeast Mountains forecast zone and Stevens County — the most common reported hazard around Valley, mostly in December and January. Next come wildfires (30 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 238 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 1998 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 30 | Sep 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 · $33 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 29 | Mar 2025 | Aug 2, 2014 · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Mar 2026 | Feb 2, 1999 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2023 | Mar 12, 2017 · $1.6 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2022 | Aug 18, 2004 · $438,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 6 | Jan 2020 | Jan 28, 2020 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2014 | — |
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 Northeast Mountains forecast zone and Stevens County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 34 miles south. 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 Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 34 mi south | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 180 mi south-southwest | 24,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 191 mi east-southeast | 27,000 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 Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Valley. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F1 on May 31, 1997, which passed about 22 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 13 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 17, 1997.
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 Valley'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.
Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Valley, WA?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 34 miles south. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 180 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Valley the lowest scan from KOTX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Valley 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 Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Deer Park, WA radar 20 mi
- Colville, WA radar 27 mi
- Newport, WA radar 31 mi
- Kettle Falls, WA radar 34 mi
- Airway Heights, WA radar 37 mi
- Spokane, WA radar 37 mi
- Millwood, WA radar 39 mi
- Davenport, WA radar 41 mi
- Medical Lake, WA radar 42 mi