Camden-on-Gauley, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Camden-on-Gauley, Webster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Camden-on-Gauley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Northwest Webster forecast zone and Webster County — the most common reported hazard around Camden-on-Gauley, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2025 | Jun 23, 2016 · $4.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 16 | Feb 2025 | Jun 23, 2016 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
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 Northwest Webster forecast zone and Webster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Camden-on-Gauley get?
A normal year brings about 100 inches of snow to Camden-on-Gauley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Richwood 1Sse weather station 12 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (26.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 7.5 | 22.1 | 26.1 | 21.9 | 16.0 | 5.3 | 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 Camden-on-Gauley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 61 miles west. 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 Camden-on-Gauley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 61 mi west | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 95 mi south | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 151 mi north | 18,300 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 Camden-on-Gauley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Camden-on-Gauley, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on April 4, 1974, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on June 21, 2016, which passed about 9 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 71 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 7, 1980.
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 Camden-on-Gauley'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.
Camden-on-Gauley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Camden-on-Gauley, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 61 miles west. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Camden-on-Gauley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Camden-on-Gauley the lowest scan from KRLX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Camden-on-Gauley 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 Camden-on-Gauley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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