Emlenton, PA Live Doppler Radar

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What weather hits Emlenton?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 159 days in the Venango forecast zone and Venango County — the most common reported hazard around Emlenton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (61 days) and flash flooding (49 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	159	Jun 2026	Jul 24, 2022 · 1 death · $10,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	61	Jan 2026	Nov 23, 2013 · $75,000 damage
Flash flooding	49	Feb 2026	Jul 19, 1996 · $50 million damage
Flooding	25	Jun 2017	Feb 28, 2011 · $100,000 damage
High winds	22	Mar 2023	Sep 14, 2008 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	11	Jan 2025	—
Ice storms & sleet	10	Jan 2013	Jan 5, 2005 · $30,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage	4	Apr 2023	Apr 1, 2023 · $100,000 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 Venango forecast zone and Venango County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Emlenton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 52 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 Emlenton	View
KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA	52 mi south-southwest	3,800 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KCCX State College, PA	91 mi east	8,300 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KCLE Cleveland, OH	113 mi west	11,600 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 Emlenton

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Emlenton, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 18 miles north of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 9, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles east of town.

Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 28, 2019.

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 Emlenton'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.

Emlenton radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Emlenton, PA?

KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 52 miles south-southwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Emlenton?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Emlenton the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 3,800 ft up.

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

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