Cherry Tree, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cherry Tree, Indiana County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cherry Tree?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 159 days in the Indiana forecast zone and Indiana County — the most common reported hazard around Cherry Tree, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (43 days) and flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 159 | Jun 2026 | Nov 15, 2020 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jun 2025 | Jun 22, 2017 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 15 | Aug 2023 | Jul 26, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Jan 2024 | Jan 9, 2024 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | 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 Indiana forecast zone and Indiana County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cherry Tree get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Cherry Tree, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Prince Gallitzin Sp weather station 14.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.8 | 8.5 | 15.4 | 14.6 | 7.6 | 1.6 | 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 Cherry Tree?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 44 miles east-northeast. 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 Cherry Tree | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 44 mi east-northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 75 mi west | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 140 mi south-southeast | 16,200 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 Cherry Tree
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cherry Tree, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 11, 1976, which passed about 17 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 98 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 4, 2025.
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 Cherry Tree'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.
Cherry Tree radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cherry Tree, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 44 miles east-northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Cherry Tree?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Cherry Tree the lowest scan from KCCX is about 3,000 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Cherry Tree 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 Cherry Tree, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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