Bowers, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bowers, Berks County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bowers?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 261 days in the Berks forecast zone and Berks County — the most common reported hazard around Bowers, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (99 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (86 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 261 | Jun 2026 | Jul 16, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 99 | Jul 2025 | Jul 11, 2019 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 86 | Jan 2026 | Feb 12, 2008 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 70 | Jul 2025 | Aug 1, 2006 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 53 | Dec 2023 | Jun 27, 2006 · $19 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 41 | May 2025 | May 25, 1998 · 1 death |
| High winds | 38 | Apr 2021 | Oct 29, 2012 · 2 deaths · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 32 | Dec 2022 | Feb 3, 2015 · 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 Berks forecast zone and Berks County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bowers get?
A normal year brings about 4.2 inches of snow to Bowers, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bechtelsville 1Ene weather station 10 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 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 Bowers?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 80 miles east-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 Bowers | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 80 mi east-southeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 116 mi south | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 119 mi north | 12,600 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 Bowers
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bowers, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on July 27, 1994, which touched down about 21 miles south-southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 1, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles south of town.
Hail: 207 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 26, 2011.
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 Bowers'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.
Bowers radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bowers, PA?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 80 miles east-southeast. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bowers?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bowers the lowest scan from KDIX is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bowers 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 Bowers, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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