Johnstown, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Johnstown, Cambria County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Johnstown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 169 days in the Cambria forecast zone and Cambria County — the most common reported hazard around Johnstown, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (92 days) and high winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 169 | Jun 2026 | Aug 13, 1999 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 92 | Jan 2026 | Nov 22, 2024 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 34 | Mar 2026 | Feb 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2, 2013 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Feb 2026 | Jan 20, 2025 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 15 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Jul 2025 | Mar 4, 2015 · $70,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2025 | Aug 7, 2005 · 1 death |
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 Cambria forecast zone and Cambria County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Johnstown get?
A normal year brings about 74 inches of snow to Johnstown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dunlo weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (23.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 4.8 | 14.8 | 23.6 | 17.5 | 9.6 | 2.6 | 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 Johnstown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 63 miles 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 Johnstown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 63 mi northeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 70 mi west-northwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 120 mi southeast | 12,800 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 Johnstown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of Johnstown, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 25 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 103 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 4, 2025.
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 Johnstown'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.
Johnstown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Johnstown, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 63 miles northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Johnstown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Johnstown the lowest scan from KCCX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Johnstown 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 Johnstown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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