Effort, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Effort, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Effort?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 146 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Effort, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (140 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 146 | Jun 2026 | Jul 7, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 140 | Feb 2026 | Feb 12, 2008 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 45 | Feb 2023 | Jan 22, 2013 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Jul 2025 | Sep 18, 2004 · $8.0 million damage |
| High winds | 40 | Feb 2026 | Sep 18, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 35 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 27 | Mar 2022 | Aug 5, 2012 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 21 | Jun 2015 | Jun 27, 2006 · 2 deaths · $16 million 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 Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Effort get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Effort, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the E Stroudsburg weather station 13 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.5 | 8.0 | 11.3 | 10.3 | 9.5 | 0.9 | 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 Effort?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 87 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 Effort | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 87 mi southeast | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 91 mi north-northwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 134 mi north-northeast | 15,100 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 Effort
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 45 tornadoes within 25 miles of Effort, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on July 26, 1981, which passed about 11 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 6, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 133 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 26, 2011.
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 Effort'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.
Effort radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Effort, PA?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 87 miles southeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Effort?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Effort the lowest scan from KDIX is about 7,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Effort 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 Effort, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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