Forest City, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Forest City, Susquehanna County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Forest City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Susquehanna forecast zone and Susquehanna County — the most common reported hazard around Forest City, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (84 days) and flash flooding (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 147 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 2023 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 84 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Jun 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · 1 death · $100 million damage |
| High winds | 12 | Feb 2019 | Oct 29, 2012 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Aug 2024 | Apr 1, 2005 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2003 | Jan 1, 2003 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2021 | Aug 12, 2021 · $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 Susquehanna forecast zone and Susquehanna County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Forest City get?
A normal year brings about 69 inches of snow to Forest City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pleasant Mt 1 W weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (17.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 4.9 | 14.6 | 17.3 | 17.7 | 13.0 | 1.3 | 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 Forest City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 46 miles northwest. 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 Forest City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 46 mi northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 97 mi northeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 130 mi south-southeast | 14,500 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 Forest City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Forest City, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 18 miles west-southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 27, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 124 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 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 Forest City'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.
Forest City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Forest City, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 46 miles northwest. KENX (Albany, NY) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Forest City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Forest City the lowest scan from KBGM is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Forest City 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 Forest City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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