Emporium, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Emporium, Cameron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Emporium?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 59 days in the Cameron forecast zone and Cameron County — the most common reported hazard around Emporium, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (50 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Jun 2026 | Apr 1, 2023 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2009 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Dec 2010 | Dec 1, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Nov 2003 | Aug 9, 2003 · $50,000 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 Cameron forecast zone and Cameron County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Emporium get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Emporium, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Emporium weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (12.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.1 | 9.5 | 12.4 | 10.3 | 10.8 | 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 Emporium?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 42 miles south-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 Emporium | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 42 mi south-southeast | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 103 mi north-northwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 124 mi west-southwest | 13,300 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 Emporium
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Emporium, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 14 miles west-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles west of town.
Hail: 21 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 31, 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 Emporium'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.
Emporium radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Emporium, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 42 miles south-southeast. KBUF (Buffalo, NY) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Emporium?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Emporium the lowest scan from KCCX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Emporium 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 Emporium, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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