Heilwood, PA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Heilwood, Indiana County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Heilwood?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 159 days in the Higher Elevations of Indiana forecast zone and Indiana County — the most common reported hazard around Heilwood, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (43 days) and flooding (15 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds159Jun 2026Nov 15, 2020 · $100,000 damage
Flash flooding43Jun 2025Jun 22, 2017 · 1 death
Flooding15Aug 2023Jul 26, 2012 · $150,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms7Jan 2026—
High winds2Jan 2024Jan 9, 2024 · $100,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill1Jan 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 Higher Elevations of Indiana forecast zone and Indiana County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Heilwood get?

A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Heilwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Indiana 3 Se weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.3 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Heilwood?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 52 miles east-northeast. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over HeilwoodView
KCCX
State College, PA		52 mi east-northeast3,800 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KPBZ
Pittsburgh, PA		69 mi west5,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLWX
Sterling, MD		137 mi southeast15,600 ftLimited — 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 Heilwood

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 49 tornadoes within 25 miles of Heilwood, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 11, 1976, which passed about 24 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 123 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 4, 2025.

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 Heilwood'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.

Heilwood radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Heilwood, PA?

KCCX (State College, PA), about 52 miles east-northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Heilwood?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Heilwood the lowest scan from KCCX is about 3,800 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Heilwood 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 Heilwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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