Browndale, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Browndale, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Browndale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Northern Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Browndale, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (86 days) and flash flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Jun 2026 | Aug 16, 1997 · 1 death · $45,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 86 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Jul 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · 1 death · $50 million damage |
| High winds | 19 | Feb 2019 | Sep 16, 1999 · $630,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2019 | Jun 27, 2006 · $5.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2001 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 · $20,000 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 Northern Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Browndale get?
A normal year brings about 69 inches of snow to Browndale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pleasant Mt 1 W weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (17.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 4.9 | 14.6 | 17.3 | 17.7 | 13.0 | 1.3 | 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 Browndale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 46 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 Browndale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 46 mi northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 96 mi northeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 130 mi south-southeast | 14,500 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 Browndale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Browndale, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 19 miles west-southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 27, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 120 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 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 Browndale'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.
Browndale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Browndale, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 46 miles northwest. KENX (Albany, NY) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Browndale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Browndale the lowest scan from KBGM is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Browndale 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 Browndale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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