Harveys Lake, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Harveys Lake, Luzerne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Harveys Lake?
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 Harveys Lake, 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 Harveys Lake get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Harveys Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shickshinny 3 N weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.1 | 6.6 | 10.7 | 10.2 | 6.0 | 0.8 | 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 Harveys Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 58 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 Harveys Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 58 mi north | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 106 mi west-southwest | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 130 mi southeast | 14,500 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 Harveys Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Harveys Lake, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 17 miles north-northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 12, 2023, which passed about 22 miles south of town.
Hail: 98 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-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 Harveys Lake'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.
Harveys Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Harveys Lake, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 58 miles north. KCCX (State College, PA) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Harveys Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Harveys Lake the lowest scan from KBGM is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Harveys Lake 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 Harveys Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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