Connoquenessing, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Connoquenessing, Butler County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Connoquenessing?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 205 days in the Butler forecast zone and Butler County — the most common reported hazard around Connoquenessing, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (47 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 205 | Jun 2026 | Jun 12, 2015 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 47 | Jul 2025 | May 28, 2019 · $5.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Apr 2024 | May 29, 2019 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Dec 2016 | Nov 13, 1997 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 1997 | Jun 19, 1996 · $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 Butler forecast zone and Butler County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Connoquenessing get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Connoquenessing, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Butler 2 Sw weather station 5.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.1 | 6.8 | 11.3 | 9.7 | 5.3 | 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 Connoquenessing?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 22 miles south-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 Connoquenessing | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 22 mi south-southwest | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 104 mi west-northwest | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCCX State College, PA | 105 mi east | 10,400 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 Connoquenessing
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Connoquenessing, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 3, 1980, which passed about 19 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 322 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 26, 1956.
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 Connoquenessing'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.
Connoquenessing radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Connoquenessing, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 22 miles south-southwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Connoquenessing?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Connoquenessing the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Connoquenessing 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 Connoquenessing, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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