Cochranville, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cochranville, Chester County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cochranville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 250 days in the Western Chester forecast zone and Chester County — the most common reported hazard around Cochranville, 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 | 15 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Dec 2022 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Dec 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 Western Chester forecast zone and Chester County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cochranville get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Cochranville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Coatesville 2 W weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 4.4 | 7.9 | 11.5 | 6.3 | 1.1 | 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 Cochranville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 78 miles south-southeast. 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 Cochranville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 78 mi south-southeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 81 mi east | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 104 mi southwest | 10,200 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 Cochranville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cochranville, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F3 on March 22, 1955, which passed about 17 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles west of town.
Hail: 169 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 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 Cochranville'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.
Cochranville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cochranville, PA?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 78 miles south-southeast. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cochranville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cochranville the lowest scan from KDOX is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Cochranville 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 Cochranville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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