Coulter, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Coulter, Allegheny County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Coulter?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 280 days in the Allegheny forecast zone and Allegheny County — the most common reported hazard around Coulter, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (173 days) and flooding (72 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 280 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 2002 · 1 death · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 173 | Jun 2026 | Aug 19, 2011 · 4 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 72 | Aug 2021 | Sep 17, 2004 · 1 death · $26 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Mar 2026 | Jan 2, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 34 | Mar 2026 | Feb 12, 2009 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | May 2024 | May 25, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2016 | Jan 22, 2005 · $5,000 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 Allegheny forecast zone and Allegheny County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Coulter get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Coulter, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Murrysville 2 Sw weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 5.3 | 10.2 | 5.6 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 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 Coulter?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 27 miles northwest. 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 Coulter | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 27 mi northwest | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 103 mi east-northeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 133 mi northwest | 14,900 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 Coulter
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Coulter, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 3, 1980, which passed about 24 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 21, 2025, which passed about 11 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 422 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 20, 1983.
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 Coulter'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.
Coulter radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Coulter, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 27 miles northwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Coulter?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Coulter the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Coulter 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 Coulter, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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