Bethany, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bethany, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bethany?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Southern Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Bethany, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flash flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Jun 2026 | Aug 16, 1997 · 1 death · $45,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Jul 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · 1 death · $50 million damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2019 | Jun 27, 2006 · $5.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Feb 2019 | Oct 29, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Mar 2012 | — |
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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bethany get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Bethany, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hawley 1 E weather station 11.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (13.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.3 | 9.1 | 13.0 | 13.2 | 9.4 | 1.1 | 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 Bethany?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 54 miles northwest. 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 Bethany | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 54 mi northwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 92 mi northeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 124 mi south-southeast | 13,400 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 Bethany
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bethany, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2025, which passed about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 119 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 15, 2018.
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 Bethany'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.
Bethany radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bethany, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 54 miles northwest. KENX (Albany, NY) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bethany?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bethany the lowest scan from KBGM is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bethany 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 Bethany, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Waymart, PA radar 6 mi
- Forest City, PA radar 10 mi
- Hawley, PA radar 11 mi
- Carbondale, PA radar 12 mi
- Mayfield, PA radar 14 mi
- Jermyn, PA radar 15 mi
- Archbald, PA radar 15 mi
- Jessup, PA radar 17 mi
- Blakely, PA radar 18 mi