Apollo, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Apollo, Armstrong County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Apollo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 160 days in the Armstrong forecast zone and Armstrong County — the most common reported hazard around Apollo, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 160 | Jun 2025 | Oct 6, 2024 · $2.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jul 2025 | Jun 25, 2006 · $600,000 damage |
| Flooding | 27 | Feb 2026 | Sep 17, 2004 · $4.0 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Feb 2019 | Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Dec 2016 | Nov 13, 1997 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 1998 | Aug 24, 1998 · $10,000 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 Armstrong forecast zone and Armstrong County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Apollo get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Apollo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Salina 3 W weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.7 | 7.1 | 8.2 | 5.5 | 0.3 | 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 Apollo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 34 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 Apollo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 34 mi west | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 85 mi east-northeast | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 133 mi west-northwest | 14,900 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 Apollo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Apollo, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 3, 1980, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 337 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 4, 2025.
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 Apollo'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.
Apollo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Apollo, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 34 miles west. KCCX (State College, PA) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Apollo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Apollo the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Apollo 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 Apollo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- North Apollo, PA radar 1 mi
- Vandergrift, PA radar 1 mi
- Leechburg, PA radar 4 mi
- West Leechburg, PA radar 4 mi
- Lower Burrell, PA radar 8 mi
- Freeport, PA radar 9 mi
- Brackenridge, PA radar 9 mi
- New Kensington, PA radar 10 mi
- Tarentum, PA radar 10 mi
- Arnold, PA radar 11 mi