Austin, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Austin, Potter County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Austin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Potter forecast zone and Potter County — the most common reported hazard around Austin, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (73 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Jun 2026 | Jul 26, 2012 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $4,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 16 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Dec 2008 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2025 | Dec 1, 2010 · $800,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Sep 2024 | Sep 21, 2024 · $2,000 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 Potter forecast zone and Potter County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Austin get?
A normal year brings about 72 inches of snow to Austin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Coudersport 1 Sw weather station 8.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (20.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 4.8 | 15.3 | 18.4 | 20.0 | 9.2 | 3.3 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Austin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 50 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 Austin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 50 mi south | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 96 mi north-northwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 115 mi east-northeast | 11,900 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 Austin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Austin, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 22 miles west-southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 28 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 May 31, 1985.
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 Austin'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.
Austin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Austin, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 50 miles south. KBUF (Buffalo, NY) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Austin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Austin the lowest scan from KCCX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Austin 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 Austin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Coudersport, PA radar 10 mi
- Emporium, PA radar 11 mi
- Port Allegany, PA radar 16 mi
- Smethport, PA radar 22 mi
- Shinglehouse, PA radar 23 mi
- St. Marys, PA radar 26 mi
- Renovo, PA radar 27 mi
- Johnsonburg, PA radar 32 mi
- Westfield, PA radar 34 mi
- Ridgway, PA radar 36 mi