Ancient Oaks, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ancient Oaks, Lehigh County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ancient Oaks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 170 days in the Lehigh forecast zone and Lehigh County — the most common reported hazard around Ancient Oaks, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (96 days) and excessive heat (69 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 170 | Jun 2026 | Jun 30, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 96 | Jan 2026 | Jan 25, 2026 · 3 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 69 | Jul 2025 | Jul 4, 2012 · 3 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 67 | Jul 2025 | Aug 4, 2020 · 1 death · $3,000 damage |
| High winds | 33 | Dec 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 3 deaths · $3.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 31 | Dec 2022 | Feb 15, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 30 | Dec 2023 | Jun 27, 2006 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 24 | Aug 2025 | Jul 29, 2007 · $1.0 million 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 Lehigh forecast zone and Lehigh County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ancient Oaks get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Ancient Oaks, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Allentown Intl Ap weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.9 | 4.6 | 9.8 | 10.8 | 6.3 | 0.5 | 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 Ancient Oaks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 74 miles east-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 Ancient Oaks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 74 mi east-southeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 117 mi north | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 118 mi south | 12,500 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 Ancient Oaks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ancient Oaks, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on July 27, 1994, which touched down about 21 miles south of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 1, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 211 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 17, 2007.
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 Ancient Oaks'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.
Ancient Oaks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ancient Oaks, PA?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 74 miles east-southeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ancient Oaks?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ancient Oaks the lowest scan from KDIX is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ancient Oaks 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 Ancient Oaks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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