East Salem, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for East Salem, Juniata County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits East Salem?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Juniata forecast zone and Juniata County — the most common reported hazard around East Salem, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and high winds (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Jun 16, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Feb 2025 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jul 2023 | Jan 19, 1996 · 4 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2009 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 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 Juniata forecast zone and Juniata County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does East Salem get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to East Salem, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Beavertown 1 Ne weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.4 | 6.6 | 10.7 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 0.1 | 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 East Salem?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 46 miles west-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 East Salem | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 46 mi west-northwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 114 mi south | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 128 mi north-northeast | 14,000 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 East Salem
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 41 tornadoes within 25 miles of East Salem, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on July 23, 1952, which touched down about 17 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 2, 2023, which touched down about 14 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 70 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 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 East Salem'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.
East Salem radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to East Salem, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 46 miles west-northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in East Salem?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over East Salem the lowest scan from KCCX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for East Salem 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 East Salem, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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