Elim, PA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Elim, Cambria County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

Open live radar for ElimWhat TALON shows

What weather hits Elim?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 169 days in the Cambria forecast zone and Cambria County — the most common reported hazard around Elim, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (92 days) and high winds (34 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds169Jun 2026Aug 13, 1999 · 1 death · $50,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms92Jan 2026Nov 22, 2024 · $20,000 damage
High winds34Mar 2026Feb 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage
Flash flooding30Jun 2025Sep 2, 2013 · $200,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill24Feb 2026Jan 20, 2025 · 1 death
Ice storms & sleet15Dec 2025—
Flooding13Jul 2025Mar 4, 2015 · $70,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage4Jul 2025Aug 7, 2005 · 1 death

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 Cambria forecast zone and Cambria County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Elim get?

A normal year brings about 65 inches of snow to Elim, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Boswell weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (19.9 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.23.813.117.919.98.21.50.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Elim?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 66 miles northeast. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over ElimView
KCCX
State College, PA		66 mi northeast5,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KPBZ
Pittsburgh, PA		69 mi west-northwest5,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLWX
Sterling, MD		120 mi southeast12,700 ftLimited — 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 Elim

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elim, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which passed about 25 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 100 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 4, 2025.

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 Elim'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.

Elim radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Elim, PA?

KCCX (State College, PA), about 66 miles northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Elim?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elim the lowest scan from KCCX is about 5,200 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Elim 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 Elim, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

Radar for nearby towns

All Pennsylvania towns →