Bellefonte, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bellefonte, Centre County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bellefonte?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 174 days in the Southern Centre forecast zone and Centre County — the most common reported hazard around Bellefonte, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (61 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 174 | Jun 2026 | Mar 16, 2025 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 2024 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Aug 2018 | Oct 20, 2016 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2025 | Dec 1, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Jan 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2025 | — |
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 Southern Centre forecast zone and Centre County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bellefonte get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Bellefonte, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the State College weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 2.6 | 7.6 | 11.3 | 11.6 | 9.4 | 0.9 | 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 Bellefonte?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 12 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 Bellefonte | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 12 mi west | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 128 mi northeast | 14,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 131 mi west | 14,600 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 Bellefonte
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bellefonte, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 20 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 2, 2023, which touched down about 5 miles east of town.
Hail: 62 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 19, 1960.
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 Bellefonte'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.
Bellefonte radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bellefonte, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 12 miles west. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bellefonte?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bellefonte the lowest scan from KCCX is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bellefonte 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 Bellefonte, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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