Hartleton, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hartleton, Union County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hartleton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 78 days in the Union forecast zone and Union County — the most common reported hazard around Hartleton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (55 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | Jun 2026 | Jun 20, 1996 · $15 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $4,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Feb 2022 | Sep 7, 1999 · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Aug 2023 | Sep 7, 2011 · $800,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2022 | Jan 6, 2009 · $2,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 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 Union forecast zone and Union County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hartleton get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Hartleton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Beavertown 1 Ne weather station 8.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.4 | 6.6 | 10.7 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 0.1 | 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 Hartleton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 44 miles west. 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 Hartleton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 44 mi west | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 108 mi north-northeast | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 134 mi south | 15,200 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 Hartleton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 46 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hartleton, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 2, 2023, which touched down near town.
Hail: 79 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 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 Hartleton'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.
Hartleton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hartleton, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 44 miles west. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hartleton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hartleton the lowest scan from KCCX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hartleton 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 Hartleton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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