Boyers, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Boyers, Butler County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Boyers?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 205 days in the Butler forecast zone and Butler County — the most common reported hazard around Boyers, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (47 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 205 | Jun 2026 | Jun 12, 2015 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 47 | Jul 2025 | May 28, 2019 · $5.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Apr 2024 | May 29, 2019 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Dec 2016 | Nov 13, 1997 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 1997 | Jun 19, 1996 · $10,000 damage |
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 Butler forecast zone and Butler County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Boyers?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 43 miles south-southwest. 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 Boyers | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 43 mi south-southwest | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 100 mi east | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 104 mi west-northwest | 10,200 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 Boyers
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of Boyers, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F5 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 21 miles west-northwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 204 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 28, 2019.
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 Boyers'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.
Boyers radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Boyers, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 43 miles south-southwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Boyers?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Boyers the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Boyers 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 Boyers, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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