Cameron, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cameron, Cameron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cameron?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the East Cameron forecast zone and Cameron County — the most common reported hazard around Cameron, mostly in May and April. Next come coastal flooding (15 days) and lightning casualties & damage (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | May 2025 | Feb 22, 1998 · $750,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 15 | Nov 2024 | Nov 16, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jun 2023 | May 10, 2013 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jan 2024 | Sep 11, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 4 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Oct 2020 | Aug 26, 2020 · $300 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Sep 2017 | Aug 14, 2016 · $25 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2021 | — |
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 East Cameron forecast zone and Cameron County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Cameron?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLCH (Lake Charles, LA), about 23 miles north. 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 Cameron | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 23 mi north | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 96 mi north | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHGX Houston, TX | 110 mi west-southwest | 11,100 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 Cameron
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cameron, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and October. The strongest was an EF3 on December 28, 2024, which passed about 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 45 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 20, 1983.
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 Cameron'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.
Cameron radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cameron, LA?
KLCH (Lake Charles, LA), about 23 miles north. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Cameron?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Cameron the lowest scan from KLCH is about 1,300 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Cameron 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 Cameron, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Lake Charles, LA radar 28 mi
- Sulphur, LA radar 30 mi
- Westlake, LA radar 32 mi
- Vinton, LA radar 33 mi
- Iowa, LA radar 35 mi
- Lake Arthur, LA radar 42 mi
- Welsh, LA radar 42 mi
- DeQuincy, LA radar 46 mi
- Jennings, LA radar 48 mi
- Gueydan, LA radar 50 mi