Freeland, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Freeland, Luzerne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Freeland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 135 days in the Luzerne forecast zone and Luzerne County — the most common reported hazard around Freeland, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (63 days) and flash flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 135 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 1998 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 53 | Aug 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · 3 deaths · $100 million damage |
| Flooding | 27 | Jun 2025 | Sep 8, 2011 · $44 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Feb 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $630,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 17 | Jun 2025 | Jul 16, 2021 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Mar 2012 | — |
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 Luzerne forecast zone and Luzerne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Freeland get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Freeland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tamaqua 4 N Dam weather station 13.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.6 | 4.8 | 12.8 | 9.7 | 10.5 | 2.1 | 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 Freeland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 82 miles north. 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 Freeland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 82 mi north | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 108 mi southeast | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCCX State College, PA | 110 mi west | 11,100 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 Freeland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 45 tornadoes within 25 miles of Freeland, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on July 26, 1981, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 27, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 100 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 26, 2011.
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 Freeland'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.
Freeland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Freeland, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 82 miles north. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Freeland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Freeland the lowest scan from KBGM is about 7,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Freeland 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 Freeland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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