Cheyney University, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cheyney University, Chester County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cheyney University?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 250 days in the Eastern Chester forecast zone and Chester County — the most common reported hazard around Cheyney University, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (108 days) and flooding (63 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 250 | Jun 2026 | Jul 18, 2006 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 108 | Jul 2025 | Sep 1, 2021 · 1 death · $41 million damage |
| Flooding | 63 | Jul 2025 | Nov 8, 2006 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 34 | Apr 2023 | Apr 15, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Dec 2022 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Apr 2021 | Jan 31, 2013 · $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 Eastern Chester forecast zone and Chester County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cheyney University get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Cheyney University, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Chester 2 Nw weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (13.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 4.4 | 7.9 | 13.2 | 4.1 | 0.4 | 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 Cheyney University?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 59 miles east. 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 Cheyney University | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 59 mi east | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 77 mi south | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 124 mi west-southwest | 13,300 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 Cheyney University
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cheyney University, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 27, 1994, which touched down about 20 miles north of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 213 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 29, 1995.
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 Cheyney University'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.
Cheyney University radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cheyney University, PA?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 59 miles east. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cheyney University?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cheyney University the lowest scan from KDIX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cheyney University 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 Cheyney University, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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