Homer City, PA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Homer City, 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 Homer City?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 159 days in the Indiana forecast zone and Indiana County — the most common reported hazard around Homer City, 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 storms4Jan 2026—
High winds2Jan 2024Jan 9, 2024 · $250,000 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 Indiana forecast zone and Indiana County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Homer City get?

A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Homer City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Indiana 3 Se weather station 4.5 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 Homer City?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 56 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Homer CityView
KPBZ
Pittsburgh, PA		56 mi west4,100 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KCCX
State College, PA		66 mi east-northeast5,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLWX
Sterling, MD		140 mi southeast16,200 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 Homer City

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of Homer City, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 3, 1980, which passed about 18 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 177 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 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 Homer City'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.

Homer City radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Homer City, PA?

KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 56 miles west. KCCX (State College, PA) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Homer City?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Homer City the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 4,100 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

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

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