Alba, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Alba, Bradford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Alba?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 138 days in the Bradford forecast zone and Bradford County — the most common reported hazard around Alba, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (75 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (69 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 138 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 75 | Jul 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · $25 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 69 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Dec 2020 | Sep 7, 2011 · 1 death · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Oct 2012 | Nov 2, 1999 · $210,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jul 2020 | Jul 6, 2020 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2008 | Jan 1, 2003 · $70,000 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 Bradford forecast zone and Bradford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Alba get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Alba, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Canton weather station 3.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.8 | 8.8 | 10.1 | 9.9 | 8.8 | 1.5 | 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 Alba?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 55 miles northeast. 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 Alba | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 55 mi northeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 82 mi southwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 130 mi northwest | 14,400 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 Alba
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Alba, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which passed about 24 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 29, 2019, which touched down about 18 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 81 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 31, 2002.
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 Alba'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.
Alba radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Alba, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 55 miles northeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Alba?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Alba the lowest scan from KBGM is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Alba 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 Alba, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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