Walla Walla, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Walla Walla, Walla Walla County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Walla Walla?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 43 days in the Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington forecast zone and Walla Walla County — the most common reported hazard around Walla Walla, mostly in December and November. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 43 | Nov 2024 | Jan 4, 2008 · $4.9 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 19 | Apr 2026 | May 19, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Mar 2026 | Feb 6, 2020 · $8.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Aug 2022 | Jul 25, 2010 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Nov 2010 | — |
| Dust storms | 4 | Aug 2005 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Aug 2015 | — |
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 of the Blue Mountains of Washington forecast zone and Walla Walla County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Walla Walla get?
A normal year brings about 6.5 inches of snow to Walla Walla, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Walla Walla Rgnl Ap weather station 3.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 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 Walla Walla?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 36 miles 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 Walla Walla | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 36 mi southwest | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 116 mi north-northeast | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 206 mi south-southeast | 30,600 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 Walla Walla
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Walla Walla. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF1 on May 6, 2022, which touched down about 19 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 5, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 22 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 15, 2021.
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 Walla Walla'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.
Walla Walla radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Walla Walla, WA?
KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 36 miles southwest. KOTX (Spokane, WA) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Walla Walla?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Walla Walla the lowest scan from KPDT is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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