Woodland, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Woodland, Cowlitz County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Woodland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 21 days in the Cowlitz County Lowlands forecast zone and Cowlitz County — the most common reported hazard around Woodland, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (3 days) and debris flows (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 21 | Dec 2023 | Sep 17, 2020 · $250 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Jan 2021 | — |
| Debris flows | 2 | Apr 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Feb 2025 | Feb 13, 2025 · $44,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Sep 2019 | — |
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 Cowlitz County Lowlands forecast zone and Cowlitz County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Woodland get?
A normal year brings about 3.0 inches of snow to Woodland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Merwin Dam weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 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 Woodland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 17 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 Woodland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 17 mi southwest | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 105 mi northwest | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 158 mi north | 19,700 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 Woodland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Woodland, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and September. The strongest was an F3 on April 5, 1972, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on October 28, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on July 31, 1991.
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 Woodland'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.
Woodland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Woodland, WA?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 17 miles southwest. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Woodland flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 21 days in the Cowlitz County Lowlands forecast zone and Cowlitz County. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Woodland 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 Woodland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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