Gardners, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gardners, Adams County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gardners?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Adams forecast zone and Adams County — the most common reported hazard around Gardners, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (64 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 147 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2021 · $8.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Feb 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | May 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 22 | Jul 2025 | Jul 22, 2018 · 1 death |
| High winds | 17 | Apr 2021 | Feb 12, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2014 | Jan 6, 2009 · $2,000 damage |
| 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 Adams forecast zone and Adams County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gardners get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Gardners, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pine Grove Furnace weather station 5.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.8 | 4.4 | 10.4 | 8.0 | 6.5 | 0.3 | 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 Gardners?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 73 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 Gardners | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 73 mi south-southwest | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 76 mi north-northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 125 mi southeast | 13,500 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 Gardners
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gardners, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and August. The strongest was an F3 on April 5, 1952, which passed about 19 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 12, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 131 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 April 9, 1980.
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 Gardners'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.
Gardners radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gardners, PA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 73 miles south-southwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gardners?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gardners the lowest scan from KLWX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Gardners 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 Gardners, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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