Blain, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blain, Perry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blain?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 134 days in the Perry forecast zone and Perry County — the most common reported hazard around Blain, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (54 days) and flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 134 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2025 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $4,000 damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Jul 2025 | May 29, 2009 · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 18 | Apr 2021 | Nov 13, 2003 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jun 2015 | Sep 6, 1996 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jul 2025 | Jul 5, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2008 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 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 Perry forecast zone and Perry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Blain?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 48 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 Blain | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 48 mi north-northwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 94 mi south | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 143 mi west | 16,800 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 Blain
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blain, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 16, 1961, which touched down about 20 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 27, 2022, which touched down about 15 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 61 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 16, 2022.
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 Blain'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.
Blain radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blain, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 48 miles north-northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blain?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blain the lowest scan from KCCX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Blain 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 Blain, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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