Farwell, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Farwell, Clinton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Farwell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 145 days in the Northern Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County — the most common reported hazard around Farwell, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 145 | Jun 2026 | Oct 20, 2016 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $4,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 16 | Jun 2025 | Dec 1, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Nov 2013 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2025 | Jun 27, 2013 · 1 death · $2.1 million damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 1996 | — |
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 Northern Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Farwell get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Farwell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Renovo weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (9.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.5 | 6.7 | 9.0 | 9.5 | 5.2 | 0.7 | 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 Farwell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 32 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 Farwell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 32 mi south-southwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 108 mi northeast | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 123 mi north-northwest | 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 Farwell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Farwell, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 9 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 23 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on October 2, 2018.
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 Farwell'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.
Farwell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Farwell, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 32 miles south-southwest. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Farwell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Farwell the lowest scan from KCCX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Farwell 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 Farwell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Lock Haven, PA radar 19 mi
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- Jersey Shore, PA radar 25 mi
- Milesburg, PA radar 27 mi
- Bellefonte, PA radar 29 mi
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- Centre Hall, PA radar 34 mi