Hunker, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hunker, Westmoreland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hunker?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 292 days in the Westmoreland forecast zone and Westmoreland County — the most common reported hazard around Hunker, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (108 days) and flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 292 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2008 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 108 | Jul 2025 | Mar 28, 2020 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 40 | Apr 2024 | Feb 4, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Aug 2024 | Jun 13, 2019 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | Jan 9, 2024 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2016 | — |
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 Westmoreland forecast zone and Westmoreland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hunker get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Hunker, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Pleasant weather station 6.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 6.4 | 9.0 | 7.5 | 5.6 | 0.3 | 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 Hunker?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 39 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 Hunker | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 39 mi northwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 98 mi east-northeast | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 142 mi southeast | 16,500 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 Hunker
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hunker, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 23 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 21, 2025, which passed about 21 miles west of town.
Hail: 290 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 20, 1983.
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 Hunker'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.
Hunker radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hunker, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 39 miles northwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hunker?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hunker the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hunker 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 Hunker, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.