Economy, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Economy, Beaver County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Economy?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 189 days in the Beaver forecast zone and Beaver County — the most common reported hazard around Economy, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (47 days) and flooding (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 189 | Jun 2026 | Oct 6, 2024 · $2.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 47 | Aug 2025 | Jul 5, 2007 · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 39 | Apr 2024 | Jan 19, 1996 · $9.6 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 25 | Mar 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Dec 2016 | Jan 22, 2005 · $4,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Sep 2011 | Sep 1, 2011 · $20,000 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 Beaver forecast zone and Beaver County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Economy get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Economy, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Glenwillard Dashields L&D weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 9.1 | 5.2 | 2.6 | 0.0 | 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 Economy?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 8 miles south-southwest. 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 Economy | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 8 mi south-southwest | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 102 mi west-northwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 116 mi east | 12,000 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 Economy
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Economy, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 3, 1980, which passed about 24 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 399 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 26, 1956.
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 Economy'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.
Economy radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Economy, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 8 miles south-southwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Economy?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Economy the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Economy 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 Economy, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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