Bloomfield, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bloomfield, Perry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bloomfield?
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 Bloomfield, 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.
How much snow does Bloomfield get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Bloomfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Carlisle Wtp weather station 13.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.9 | 4.0 | 7.7 | 9.6 | 4.8 | 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 Bloomfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 55 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 Bloomfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 55 mi northwest | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 101 mi south | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 138 mi north-northeast | 15,900 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 Bloomfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bloomfield, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F2 on July 23, 1952, which touched down about 24 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 9, 2024, which passed about 19 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 111 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 1, 1976.
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 Bloomfield'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.
Bloomfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bloomfield, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 55 miles northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bloomfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bloomfield the lowest scan from KCCX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Wormleysburg, PA radar 18 mi
- Shiremanstown, PA radar 18 mi
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- Harrisburg, PA radar 19 mi