Philadelphia, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Philadelphia, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Philadelphia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 212 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Philadelphia, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (102 days) and high winds (59 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 212 | Mar 2026 | Dec 27, 2001 · $2.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jun 2026 | Jul 13, 2023 · $600,000 damage |
| High winds | 59 | Dec 2025 | Apr 4, 2018 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Aug 2024 | Apr 28, 2011 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 7 | Nov 2017 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Dec 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Aug 2024 | Jul 24, 2008 · $75,000 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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Philadelphia get?
A normal year brings about 116 inches of snow to Philadelphia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Watertown weather station 14.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (34.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 9.1 | 26.9 | 34.0 | 29.6 | 13.6 | 2.7 | 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 Philadelphia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTYX (Montague, NY), about 28 miles south. 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 Philadelphia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTYX Montague, NY | 28 mi south | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 128 mi east-northeast | 14,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 136 mi south | 15,500 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 Philadelphia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Philadelphia, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F2 on August 15, 1986, which touched down about 11 miles northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 11, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 19 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 15, 2018.
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 Philadelphia'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.
Philadelphia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Philadelphia, NY?
KTYX (Montague, NY), about 28 miles south. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Philadelphia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Philadelphia the lowest scan from KTYX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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