Cedar Crest, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cedar Crest, Mifflin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cedar Crest?
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 Cedar Crest, 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.
Which radars cover Cedar Crest?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 37 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 Cedar Crest | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 37 mi north | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 100 mi south-southeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 123 mi west | 13,200 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 Cedar Crest
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cedar Crest, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F2 on July 23, 1952, which touched down about 23 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 29, 2019, which touched down about 25 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 52 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 23, 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 Cedar Crest'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.
Cedar Crest radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cedar Crest, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 37 miles north. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cedar Crest?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cedar Crest the lowest scan from KCCX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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