Hemlock Farms, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hemlock Farms, Pike County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hemlock Farms?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 80 days in the Pike forecast zone and Pike County — the most common reported hazard around Hemlock Farms, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (69 days) and high winds (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2021 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 69 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Feb 2019 | Sep 16, 1999 · $630,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jul 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $23 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Mar 2001 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2006 | Jun 28, 2006 · $5.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | 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 Pike forecast zone and Pike County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hemlock Farms get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Hemlock Farms, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hawley 1 E weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (13.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.3 | 9.1 | 13.0 | 13.2 | 9.4 | 1.1 | 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 Hemlock Farms?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 78 miles northwest. 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 Hemlock Farms | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 78 mi northwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 100 mi south-southeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 101 mi north-northeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Hemlock Farms
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hemlock Farms, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 2 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 29, 2011, which touched down about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 103 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 22, 1996.
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 Hemlock Farms'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.
Hemlock Farms radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hemlock Farms, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 78 miles northwest. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hemlock Farms?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hemlock Farms the lowest scan from KBGM is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hemlock Farms 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 Hemlock Farms, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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