Athens, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Athens, Bradford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Athens?
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 Athens, 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 Athens get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Athens, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chemung weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.7 | 6.4 | 9.1 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 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 Athens?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 33 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 Athens | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 33 mi northeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 104 mi southwest | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 133 mi north-northeast | 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 Athens
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Athens, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 21 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 28, 2019, which passed about 6 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 139 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 26, 1969.
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 Athens'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.
Athens radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Athens, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 33 miles northeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Athens?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Athens the lowest scan from KBGM is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Athens 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 Athens, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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