Jamestown, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jamestown, Mercer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jamestown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 202 days in the Mercer forecast zone and Mercer County — the most common reported hazard around Jamestown, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (51 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 202 | Jun 2026 | Oct 6, 2024 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 56 | Jul 2025 | Aug 16, 2002 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Jan 2026 | Dec 20, 2004 · $650,000 damage |
| High winds | 22 | Mar 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Nov 2022 | Sep 8, 2004 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Feb 2011 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | 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 Mercer forecast zone and Mercer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jamestown get?
A normal year brings about 62 inches of snow to Jamestown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jamestown 2 Nw weather station 1.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 5.0 | 13.4 | 18.6 | 13.3 | 9.5 | 1.6 | 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 Jamestown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 67 miles south. 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 Jamestown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 67 mi south | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 74 mi west | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 132 mi east-southeast | 14,900 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 Jamestown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jamestown, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 19 miles south of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 6, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles south of town.
Hail: 214 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.80-inch hail on September 25, 1994.
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 Jamestown'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.
Jamestown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jamestown, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 67 miles south. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jamestown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jamestown the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Jamestown 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 Jamestown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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