Cresson, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cresson, Cambria County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cresson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 169 days in the Cambria forecast zone and Cambria County — the most common reported hazard around Cresson, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (92 days) and high winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 169 | Jun 2026 | Aug 13, 1999 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 92 | Jan 2026 | Nov 22, 2024 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 34 | Mar 2026 | Feb 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2, 2013 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Feb 2026 | Jan 20, 2025 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 15 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Jul 2025 | Mar 4, 2015 · $70,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2025 | Aug 7, 2005 · 1 death |
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 Cambria forecast zone and Cambria County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cresson get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Cresson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Altoona 3 W weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.2 | 7.6 | 10.1 | 11.0 | 7.6 | 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 Cresson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 44 miles 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 Cresson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 44 mi northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 86 mi west | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 118 mi south-southeast | 12,400 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 Cresson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cresson, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F2 on July 19, 1996, which passed about 14 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 29, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 65 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 17, 1960.
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 Cresson'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.
Cresson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cresson, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 44 miles northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cresson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cresson the lowest scan from KCCX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cresson 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 Cresson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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