Alfarata, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Alfarata, Mifflin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Alfarata?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Mifflin forecast zone and Mifflin County — the most common reported hazard around Alfarata, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and high winds (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Jun 2026 | Jul 26, 2012 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Dec 2025 | Apr 3, 2016 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2026 | Sep 17, 2004 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 8 | May 2011 | Jan 23, 1999 · $3,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Mifflin forecast zone and Mifflin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Alfarata get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Alfarata, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lewistown weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 4.7 | 9.1 | 6.9 | 4.3 | 0.2 | 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 Alfarata?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 34 miles west-northwest. 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 Alfarata | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 34 mi west-northwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 117 mi south | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 131 mi northeast | 14,600 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 Alfarata
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Alfarata, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and April. The strongest was an F2 on July 23, 1952, which touched down about 7 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 2, 2023, which touched down about 20 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 61 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 28, 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 Alfarata'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.
Alfarata radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Alfarata, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 34 miles west-northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Alfarata?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Alfarata the lowest scan from KCCX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Alfarata 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 Alfarata, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Burnham, PA radar 6 mi
- Lewistown, PA radar 8 mi
- Centre Hall, PA radar 17 mi
- Newport, PA radar 21 mi
- Bloomfield, PA radar 22 mi
- State College, PA radar 23 mi
- Middleburg, PA radar 23 mi
- Bellefonte, PA radar 24 mi
- Milesburg, PA radar 26 mi
- Millersburg, PA radar 28 mi