Cambria, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cambria, Columbia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cambria?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 111 days in the Columbia forecast zone and Columbia County — the most common reported hazard around Cambria, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (61 days) and flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 111 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · $3.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Nov 2025 | Dec 1, 2007 · 3 deaths |
| Flooding | 45 | Apr 2026 | Jun 1, 2004 · $24 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 40 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 2012 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 38 | Jan 2026 | Feb 4, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jul 2024 | Jun 8, 2008 · $56 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Aug 2018 | Jun 26, 2002 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Mar 2026 | Feb 1, 2011 · $10,000 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 Columbia forecast zone and Columbia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cambria get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Cambria, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dalton weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 3.8 | 7.1 | 14.6 | 8.8 | 7.3 | 3.2 | 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 Cambria?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 49 miles southeast. 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 Cambria | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 49 mi southeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 83 mi northeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 106 mi west-northwest | 10,500 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 Cambria
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 121 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cambria, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on September 26, 1951, which crossed near town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 16, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles east of town.
Hail: 215 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 3, 2004.
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 Cambria'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.
Cambria radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cambria, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 49 miles southeast. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cambria?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cambria the lowest scan from KMKX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cambria 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 Cambria, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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