Atlantic, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Atlantic, Crawford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Atlantic?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 216 days in the Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County — the most common reported hazard around Atlantic, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (167 days) and flash flooding (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 216 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 2013 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 167 | Nov 2025 | Jan 2, 1996 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 55 | Jul 2021 | Jul 21, 2003 · 1 death · $30 million damage |
| High winds | 41 | Dec 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Feb 2022 | Sep 9, 2004 · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Dec 2022 | Apr 29, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 1999 | Jun 12, 1998 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Nov 1997 | — |
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 Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Atlantic get?
A normal year brings about 62 inches of snow to Atlantic, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jamestown 2 Nw weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 5.0 | 13.4 | 18.6 | 13.3 | 9.5 | 1.6 | 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 Atlantic?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 68 miles south. 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 Atlantic | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 68 mi south | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 79 mi west | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 128 mi east-southeast | 14,100 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 Atlantic
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Atlantic, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 20 miles south of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 6, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles south of town.
Hail: 197 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.80-inch hail on September 25, 1994.
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 Atlantic'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.
Atlantic radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Atlantic, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 68 miles south. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Atlantic?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Atlantic the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Atlantic 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 Atlantic, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Greenville, PA radar 7 mi
- Meadville, PA radar 14 mi
- Cochranton, PA radar 15 mi
- Sharpsville, PA radar 19 mi
- Hermitage, PA radar 20 mi
- Mercer, PA radar 20 mi
- Sharon, PA radar 20 mi
- Farrell, PA radar 22 mi
- Cambridge Springs, PA radar 25 mi
- Albion, PA radar 27 mi