Hometown, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hometown, Schuylkill County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hometown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 130 days in the Schuylkill forecast zone and Schuylkill County — the most common reported hazard around Hometown, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (70 days) and flash flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 130 | Jun 2026 | Apr 19, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 70 | Jan 2026 | Mar 13, 2017 · 3 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Aug 2025 | Aug 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Jun 2025 | Mar 10, 2011 · 1 death |
| High winds | 15 | Apr 2021 | Feb 12, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 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 Schuylkill forecast zone and Schuylkill County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hometown get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Hometown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tamaqua weather station 1.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.6 | 7.1 | 12.6 | 11.6 | 8.4 | 1.4 | 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 Hometown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 95 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 Hometown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 95 mi north | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 103 mi southeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCCX State College, PA | 106 mi west | 10,400 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 Hometown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 45 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hometown, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 24 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 4, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south of town.
Hail: 86 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 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 Hometown'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.
Hometown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hometown, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 95 miles north. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hometown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hometown the lowest scan from KBGM is about 8,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hometown 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 Hometown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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