Elkins Park, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elkins Park, Montgomery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elkins Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 211 days in the Eastern Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County — the most common reported hazard around Elkins Park, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (114 days) and flooding (65 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 211 | Jun 2026 | Jun 10, 2008 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 114 | Jun 2026 | Sep 16, 1999 · 3 deaths · $12 million damage |
| Flooding | 65 | Jan 2024 | Oct 1, 2010 · 1 death · $750,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 36 | Jun 2023 | Jun 6, 2005 · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Feb 2026 | Feb 12, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Dec 2022 | Feb 5, 2015 · 1 death |
| High winds | 7 | Feb 2025 | Mar 2, 2018 · 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 Eastern Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Elkins Park get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Elkins Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Phila Franklin Inst weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.5 | 6.4 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 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 Elkins Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 39 miles east-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 Elkins Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 39 mi east-southeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 88 mi south | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 131 mi east-northeast | 14,600 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 Elkins Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elkins Park, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 27, 1994, which touched down about 23 miles west-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 14, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 248 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 23, 1969.
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 Elkins Park'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.
Elkins Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elkins Park, PA?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 39 miles east-southeast. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elkins Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elkins Park the lowest scan from KDIX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Elkins Park 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 Elkins Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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