Lake Cavanaugh, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Cavanaugh, Skagit County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Cavanaugh?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 5 days in the Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades forecast zone and Skagit County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Cavanaugh, mostly in August and July. Next come flooding (5 days) and lightning casualties & damage (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2024 | Aug 11, 2024 · $103,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Nov 2021 | Nov 28, 2021 · 1 death · $3.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2007 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Nov 2014 | Nov 26, 2014 · $40,000 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 Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades forecast zone and Skagit County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Cavanaugh get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to Lake Cavanaugh, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Arlington weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 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 Lake Cavanaugh?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 24 miles west-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 Lake Cavanaugh | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 24 mi west-southwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 128 mi southwest | 14,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 185 mi south-southwest | 25,700 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 Lake Cavanaugh
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Cavanaugh, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and November. The strongest was an F2 on May 13, 1986, which touched down about 7 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an F1 on May 18, 2005, which touched down about 14 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on April 15, 2006.
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 Lake Cavanaugh'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.
Lake Cavanaugh radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Cavanaugh, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 24 miles west-southwest. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Lake Cavanaugh flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 5 days in the Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades forecast zone and Skagit 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 Lake Cavanaugh 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 Lake Cavanaugh, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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