Houtzdale, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Houtzdale, Clearfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Houtzdale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 188 days in the Clearfield forecast zone and Clearfield County — the most common reported hazard around Houtzdale, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (58 days) and flash flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 188 | Jun 2026 | Jul 13, 2021 · $8.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2025 | Jun 27, 2013 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 23 | Mar 2026 | Feb 12, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | May 2025 | Dec 1, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 · $5,000 damage |
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 Clearfield forecast zone and Clearfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Houtzdale get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Houtzdale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Philipsburg 2 S weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 2.6 | 9.6 | 13.1 | 12.7 | 9.1 | 2.0 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Houtzdale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 19 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Houtzdale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 19 mi east-northeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 100 mi west | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 136 mi south-southeast | 15,500 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 Houtzdale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Houtzdale, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F2 on July 19, 1996, which passed about 13 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an F1 on August 16, 2001, which passed about 22 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 59 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 19, 1960.
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 Houtzdale'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.
Houtzdale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Houtzdale, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 19 miles east-northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Houtzdale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Houtzdale the lowest scan from KCCX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Houtzdale 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 Houtzdale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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