Crown, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Crown, Clarion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Crown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 124 days in the Clarion forecast zone and Clarion County — the most common reported hazard around Crown, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 124 | Jun 2026 | Oct 6, 2024 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Mar 2026 | Feb 1, 2008 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jun 2025 | Jul 19, 1996 · 1 death · $75 million damage |
| High winds | 20 | Feb 2019 | Sep 14, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Jul 2019 | Sep 17, 2004 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Feb 2016 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 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 Clarion forecast zone and Clarion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Crown get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to Crown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tionesta 2 Se Lake weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.6 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 10.4 | 7.8 | 1.0 | 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 Crown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 73 miles east-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 Crown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 73 mi east-southeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 78 mi southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 111 mi north-northeast | 11,200 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 Crown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Crown, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 11 miles west-northwest of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 9, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles south of town.
Hail: 75 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on August 3, 2015.
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 Crown'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.
Crown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Crown, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 73 miles east-southeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Crown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Crown the lowest scan from KCCX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Crown 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 Crown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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