Bird-in-Hand, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bird-in-Hand, Lancaster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bird-in-Hand?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 234 days in the Lancaster forecast zone and Lancaster County — the most common reported hazard around Bird-in-Hand, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (69 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (64 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 234 | Jun 2026 | Jul 25, 2010 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 69 | Sep 2025 | Jun 25, 2000 · $4.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Feb 2026 | Jan 22, 2016 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 54 | Jul 2025 | Sep 7, 2011 · 3 deaths · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 25 | Dec 2025 | Feb 12, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jul 2025 | Oct 4, 2023 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2008 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jun 2025 | Aug 31, 2014 · 1 death |
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 Lancaster forecast zone and Lancaster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bird-in-Hand get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Bird-in-Hand, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lancaster 2Ne Fltr Plt weather station 4.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.6 | 3.4 | 6.1 | 7.4 | 3.4 | 0.2 | 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 Bird-in-Hand?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 93 miles south-southeast. 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 Bird-in-Hand | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 93 mi south-southeast | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 94 mi east | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 101 mi southwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Bird-in-Hand
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bird-in-Hand, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on November 4, 1950, which passed about 12 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 204 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 29, 1995.
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 Bird-in-Hand'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.
Bird-in-Hand radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bird-in-Hand, PA?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 93 miles south-southeast. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bird-in-Hand?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bird-in-Hand the lowest scan from KDOX is about 8,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bird-in-Hand 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 Bird-in-Hand, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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