Waverly, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waverly, Spokane County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waverly?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 77 days in the Washington Palouse forecast zone and Spokane County — the most common reported hazard around Waverly, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (45 days) and high winds (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 77 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 45 | Oct 2025 | May 4, 2016 · $4.8 million damage |
| High winds | 33 | Dec 2025 | May 3, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 24 | Feb 2025 | Mar 9, 2017 · $8.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 16 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 · $1.4 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jun 2022 | Feb 25, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | May 2023 | Jul 23, 2019 · $200,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 8 | Sep 2024 | Aug 12, 2014 · $15,000 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 Washington Palouse forecast zone and Spokane County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waverly get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Waverly, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rosalia weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.9 | 10.8 | 6.4 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 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 Waverly?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 30 miles 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 Waverly | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 30 mi northwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 137 mi southwest | 15,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 154 mi east | 18,900 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 Waverly
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waverly, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F2 on May 6, 1957, which touched down about 10 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2022, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 23 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 11, 2022.
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 Waverly'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.
Waverly radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waverly, WA?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 30 miles northwest. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 137 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waverly?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waverly the lowest scan from KOTX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Waverly 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 Waverly, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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