Fountain Hill, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fountain Hill, Lehigh County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fountain Hill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 170 days in the Lehigh forecast zone and Lehigh County — the most common reported hazard around Fountain Hill, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (96 days) and excessive heat (69 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 170 | Jun 2026 | Jun 30, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 96 | Jan 2026 | Jan 25, 2026 · 3 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 69 | Jul 2025 | Jul 4, 2012 · 3 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 67 | Jul 2025 | Aug 4, 2020 · 1 death · $3,000 damage |
| High winds | 33 | Dec 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 3 deaths · $3.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 31 | Dec 2022 | Feb 15, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 30 | Dec 2023 | Jun 27, 2006 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 24 | Aug 2025 | Jul 29, 2007 · $1.0 million 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 Lehigh forecast zone and Lehigh County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fountain Hill get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Fountain Hill, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Allentown Intl Ap weather station 4.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.9 | 4.6 | 9.8 | 10.8 | 6.3 | 0.5 | 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 Fountain Hill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 69 miles 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 Fountain Hill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 69 mi southeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 115 mi north-northwest | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 123 mi south | 13,200 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 Fountain Hill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fountain Hill, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 19 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 6, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 186 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 August 17, 2007.
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 Fountain Hill'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.
Fountain Hill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fountain Hill, PA?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 69 miles southeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fountain Hill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fountain Hill the lowest scan from KDIX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fountain Hill 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 Fountain Hill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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