Freeburg, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Freeburg, Snyder County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Freeburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Snyder forecast zone and Snyder County — the most common reported hazard around Freeburg, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Jun 2026 | Aug 4, 2017 · $55,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $4,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | May 2013 | Jan 19, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 15 | Sep 2024 | Sep 7, 2011 · $230,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Snyder forecast zone and Snyder County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Freeburg get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Freeburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Selinsgrove 2 S weather station 4.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.2 | 4.1 | 9.7 | 7.6 | 5.6 | 0.6 | 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 Freeburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 57 miles west-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 Freeburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 57 mi west-northwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 111 mi north-northeast | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 127 mi south-southwest | 13,900 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 Freeburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of Freeburg, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on August 28, 1978, which passed about 9 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 2, 2023, which touched down about 14 miles south of town.
Hail: 79 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-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 Freeburg'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.
Freeburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Freeburg, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 57 miles west-northwest. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Freeburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Freeburg the lowest scan from KCCX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Freeburg 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 Freeburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Northumberland, PA radar 12 mi
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- Milton, PA radar 17 mi