Centerville, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Centerville, Klickitat County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Centerville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 20 days in the Simcoe Highlands forecast zone and Klickitat County — the most common reported hazard around Centerville, mostly in February and December. Next come high winds (15 days) and wildfires (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 15 | Jan 2022 | Jan 17, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Aug 2013 | Sep 7, 2011 · $4.5 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 4 | Aug 2024 | Jul 7, 2002 · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2006 | Aug 2, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Mar 2017 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2013 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2022 | — |
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 Simcoe Highlands forecast zone and Klickitat County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Centerville get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Centerville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Goldendale weather station 4.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 2.7 | 9.6 | 10.2 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 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 Centerville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 99 miles east. 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 Centerville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 99 mi east | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 99 mi west | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 179 mi west-northwest | 24,300 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 Centerville
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Centerville since 1950.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on August 9, 2013.
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 Centerville'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.
Centerville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Centerville, WA?
KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 99 miles east. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Centerville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Centerville the lowest scan from KPDT is about 9,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Centerville 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 Centerville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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