Burnham, PA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Burnham, Mifflin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Burnham?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Mifflin forecast zone and Mifflin County — the most common reported hazard around Burnham, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and high winds (17 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	105	Jun 2026	Jul 26, 2012 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms	50	Jan 2026	Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage
High winds	17	Dec 2025	Apr 3, 2016 · $25,000 damage
Flooding	8	Jun 2026	Sep 17, 2004 · 1 death
Flash flooding	8	May 2011	Jan 23, 1999 · $3,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet	7	Jan 2022	—
Excessive heat	6	Jul 2025	—
Extreme cold & wind chill	5	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 Mifflin forecast zone and Mifflin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Burnham get?

A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Burnham, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lewistown weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.1 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.1	0.9	4.7	9.1	6.9	4.3	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 Burnham?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 31 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 Burnham	View
KCCX State College, PA	31 mi northwest	1,900 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KLWX Sterling, MD	115 mi south	11,900 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KBGM Binghamton, NY	136 mi northeast	15,400 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 Burnham

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burnham, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 23, 1952, which touched down near town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 2, 2023, which touched down about 20 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 57 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 28, 2002.

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 Burnham'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.

Burnham radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Burnham, PA?

KCCX (State College, PA), about 31 miles northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Burnham?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burnham the lowest scan from KCCX is about 1,900 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Burnham 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 Burnham, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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