Holiday Pocono, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Holiday Pocono, Carbon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Holiday Pocono?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 120 days in the Carbon forecast zone and Carbon County — the most common reported hazard around Holiday Pocono, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (98 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 120 | Jan 2026 | Feb 12, 2008 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Jun 2026 | Jul 7, 2011 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 44 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 38 | Jul 2021 | Sep 18, 2004 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 35 | Jul 2012 | Jun 7, 2008 · 1 death |
| High winds | 29 | Apr 2021 | Oct 29, 2012 · 1 death · $7,000 damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Jul 2017 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Jul 2021 | Aug 13, 2016 · 1 death |
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 Carbon forecast zone and Carbon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Holiday Pocono?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 83 miles north-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 Holiday Pocono | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 83 mi north-northwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 98 mi southeast | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 125 mi west | 13,600 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 Holiday Pocono
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Holiday Pocono, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on July 26, 1981, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 6, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 125 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 26, 2011.
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 Holiday Pocono'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.
Holiday Pocono radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Holiday Pocono, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 83 miles north-northwest. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Holiday Pocono?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Holiday Pocono the lowest scan from KBGM is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Holiday Pocono 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 Holiday Pocono, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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