Elk Grove, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elk Grove, Columbia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elk Grove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 122 days in the Columbia forecast zone and Columbia County — the most common reported hazard around Elk Grove, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (59 days) and flash flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 122 | Jun 2026 | Aug 14, 1999 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Jan 2026 | Feb 13, 2024 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jul 2025 | Jan 25, 2010 · $800,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Jul 2025 | Sep 7, 2011 · $16 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2009 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 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 Columbia forecast zone and Columbia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Elk Grove get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Elk Grove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Benton 3 Ne weather station 6.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (12.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.2 | 8.0 | 12.3 | 12.9 | 8.6 | 1.4 | 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 Elk Grove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 65 miles north-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Elk Grove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 65 mi north-northeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 87 mi west-southwest | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 141 mi southeast | 16,400 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 Elk Grove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elk Grove, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 29, 1976, which passed about 20 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 12, 2023, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 78 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 24, 1985.
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 Elk Grove'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.
Elk Grove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elk Grove, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 65 miles north-northeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elk Grove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elk Grove the lowest scan from KBGM is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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