Briar Creek, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Briar Creek, Columbia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Briar Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 122 days in the Columbia forecast zone and Columbia County — the most common reported hazard around Briar Creek, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (59 days) and flash flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 122 | Jun 2026 | Aug 14, 1999 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Jan 2026 | Feb 13, 2024 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jul 2025 | Jan 25, 2010 · $800,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Jul 2025 | Sep 7, 2011 · $16 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2009 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | 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 Columbia forecast zone and Columbia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Briar Creek get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Briar Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shickshinny 3 N weather station 11.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.1 | 6.6 | 10.7 | 10.2 | 6.0 | 0.8 | 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 Briar Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 81 miles north. 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 Briar Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 81 mi north | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 90 mi west | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 124 mi southeast | 13,500 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 Briar Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 41 tornadoes within 25 miles of Briar Creek, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F2 on July 6, 1984, which touched down about 17 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 27, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 90 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 24, 1985.
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 Briar Creek'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.
Briar Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Briar Creek, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 81 miles north. KCCX (State College, PA) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Briar Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Briar Creek the lowest scan from KBGM is about 7,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Briar Creek 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 Briar Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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