Crucible, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Crucible, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Crucible?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Crucible, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (35 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Jun 2026 | Apr 29, 2025 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jul 2025 | Nov 19, 2003 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 25 | Apr 2024 | Sep 17, 2004 · $6.1 million damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Feb 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2012 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jun 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 · $15,000 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 Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Crucible get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Crucible, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waynesburg 1 E weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.7 | 5.6 | 9.5 | 8.1 | 5.6 | 0.4 | 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 Crucible?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 42 miles north-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 Crucible | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 42 mi north-northwest | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 123 mi northeast | 13,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 142 mi northwest | 16,600 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 Crucible
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Crucible, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on May 22, 1983, which passed about 23 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 21, 2025, which passed about 22 miles north of town.
Hail: 175 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 12, 2023.
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 Crucible'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.
Crucible radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Crucible, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 42 miles north-northwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Crucible?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Crucible the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Crucible 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 Crucible, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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