Danville, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Danville, Montour County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Danville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 54 days in the Montour forecast zone and Montour County — the most common reported hazard around Danville, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and flash flooding (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Sep 2021 | Jun 20, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jul 2018 | Sep 16, 1999 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Sep 2011 | Sep 7, 2011 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | 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 Montour forecast zone and Montour County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Danville get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Danville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Danville weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (10.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.4 | 4.0 | 10.1 | 7.3 | 5.9 | 0.7 | 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 Danville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 73 miles west. 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 Danville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 73 mi west | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 92 mi north-northeast | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 135 mi east-southeast | 15,400 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 Danville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Danville, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 12, 2023, which passed about 23 miles east of town.
Hail: 102 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 28, 2019.
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 Danville'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.
Danville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Danville, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 73 miles west. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Danville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Danville 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 Danville 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 Danville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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