Castanea, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Castanea, Clinton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Castanea?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 145 days in the Southern Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County — the most common reported hazard around Castanea, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 145 | Jun 2026 | Oct 20, 2016 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $4,000 damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Jun 2025 | Dec 1, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2025 | Jun 27, 2013 · 1 death · $2.1 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 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 Southern Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Castanea get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Castanea, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lock Haven Sewage Plt weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.4 | 5.9 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 6.2 | 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 Castanea?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 33 miles west-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 Castanea | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 33 mi west-southwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 106 mi northeast | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 143 mi north-northwest | 16,900 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 Castanea
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Castanea, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 7 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 2, 2023, which touched down about 19 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 60 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-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 Castanea'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.
Castanea radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Castanea, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 33 miles west-southwest. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Castanea?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Castanea the lowest scan from KCCX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Castanea 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 Castanea, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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