Butler, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Butler, Butler County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Butler?
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 Butler, 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.
How much snow does Butler get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Butler, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Butler 2 Sw weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.1 | 6.8 | 11.3 | 9.7 | 5.3 | 0.6 | 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 Butler?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 28 miles 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 Butler | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 28 mi southwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 99 mi east | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 109 mi west-northwest | 11,000 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 Butler
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Butler, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 3, 1980, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 277 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 26, 1956.
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 Butler'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.
Butler radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Butler, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 28 miles southwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Butler?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Butler the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Butler 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 Butler, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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