Drifting, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Drifting, Clearfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Drifting?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 188 days in the Clearfield forecast zone and Clearfield County — the most common reported hazard around Drifting, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (58 days) and flash flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 188 | Jun 2026 | Jul 13, 2021 · $8.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2025 | Jun 27, 2013 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 23 | Mar 2026 | Feb 12, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | May 2025 | Dec 1, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 · $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 Clearfield forecast zone and Clearfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Drifting get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Drifting, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clarence weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 3.1 | 9.0 | 12.8 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 1.7 | 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 Drifting?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 9 miles 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 Drifting | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 9 mi southeast | 500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 115 mi west-southwest | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 137 mi northeast | 15,700 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 Drifting
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Drifting, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 12 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north of town.
Hail: 48 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 19, 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 Drifting'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.
Drifting radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Drifting, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 9 miles southeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Drifting?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Drifting the lowest scan from KCCX is about 500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Drifting 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 Drifting, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Osceola Mills, PA radar 14 mi
- Clearfield, PA radar 17 mi
- Milesburg, PA radar 18 mi
- Bellefonte, PA radar 20 mi
- State College, PA radar 21 mi
- Curwensville, PA radar 21 mi
- Tyrone, PA radar 25 mi
- Centre Hall, PA radar 26 mi
- Renovo, PA radar 28 mi