Big Bass Lake, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Big Bass Lake, Lackawanna County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Big Bass Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Lackawanna forecast zone and Lackawanna County — the most common reported hazard around Big Bass Lake, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (70 days) and flash flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Jun 2026 | Nov 25, 2004 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 70 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Jun 2026 | Sep 9, 2023 · 2 deaths · $2.5 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2021 | Sep 16, 1999 · $630,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Jun 2026 | Sep 13, 2001 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 13 | May 2019 | Jun 27, 2006 · $5.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2021 | — |
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 Lackawanna forecast zone and Lackawanna County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Big Bass Lake get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Big Bass Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wilkes-Barre Intl Ap weather station 14.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 3.2 | 7.7 | 11.7 | 10.9 | 10.1 | 0.8 | 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 Big Bass Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 71 miles north-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 Big Bass Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 71 mi north-northwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 106 mi south-southeast | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 118 mi northeast | 12,300 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 Big Bass Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Big Bass Lake, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 20 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 2, 2023, which touched down about 16 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 121 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 22, 1996.
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 Big Bass Lake'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.
Big Bass Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Big Bass Lake, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 71 miles north-northwest. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Big Bass Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Big Bass Lake the lowest scan from KBGM is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Big Bass Lake 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 Big Bass Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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