Birmingham, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Birmingham, Huntingdon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Birmingham?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Huntingdon forecast zone and Huntingdon County — the most common reported hazard around Birmingham, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2025 · $60,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2025 | Nov 7, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 26 | Sep 2025 | Dec 1, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Feb 2019 | Feb 12, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Nov 2013 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | 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 Huntingdon forecast zone and Huntingdon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Birmingham get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Birmingham, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tyrone weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.6 | 6.6 | 11.2 | 8.7 | 6.2 | 0.4 | 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 Birmingham?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 22 miles north-northeast. 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 Birmingham | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 22 mi north-northeast | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 106 mi west | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 121 mi south-southeast | 13,000 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 Birmingham
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Birmingham, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 19, 1996, which passed about 14 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 13, 2018, which touched down about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 73 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 April 28, 2002.
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 Birmingham'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.
Birmingham radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Birmingham, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 22 miles north-northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Birmingham?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Birmingham the lowest scan from KCCX is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Birmingham 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 Birmingham, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Tyrone, PA radar 3 mi
- Bellwood, PA radar 8 mi
- Williamsburg, PA radar 13 mi
- Huntingdon, PA radar 14 mi
- Altoona, PA radar 14 mi
- Osceola Mills, PA radar 15 mi
- Philipsburg, PA radar 17 mi
- Hollidaysburg, PA radar 18 mi
- Duncansville, PA radar 20 mi
- State College, PA radar 20 mi