Ickesburg, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ickesburg, Perry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ickesburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 134 days in the Perry forecast zone and Perry County — the most common reported hazard around Ickesburg, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (54 days) and flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 134 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2025 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $4,000 damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Jul 2025 | May 29, 2009 · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 18 | Apr 2021 | Nov 13, 2003 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jun 2015 | Sep 6, 1996 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jul 2025 | Jul 5, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2008 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 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 Perry forecast zone and Perry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ickesburg get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Ickesburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lewistown weather station 14.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 4.7 | 9.1 | 6.9 | 4.3 | 0.2 | 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 Ickesburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 47 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 Ickesburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 47 mi northwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 103 mi south | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 140 mi north-northeast | 16,200 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 Ickesburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 42 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ickesburg, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F2 on July 23, 1952, which touched down about 16 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 2, 2023, which touched down about 21 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 87 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 16, 2022.
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 Ickesburg'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.
Ickesburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ickesburg, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 47 miles northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ickesburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ickesburg the lowest scan from KCCX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ickesburg 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 Ickesburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Bloomfield, PA radar 9 mi
- Newport, PA radar 12 mi
- Lewistown, PA radar 15 mi
- Burnham, PA radar 16 mi
- Duncannon, PA radar 18 mi
- Carlisle, PA radar 20 mi
- Newville, PA radar 20 mi
- Millersburg, PA radar 22 mi
- Marysville, PA radar 24 mi
- Mechanicsburg, PA radar 25 mi