Kelayres, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kelayres, Schuylkill County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kelayres?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 130 days in the Schuylkill forecast zone and Schuylkill County — the most common reported hazard around Kelayres, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (70 days) and flash flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 130 | Jun 2026 | Apr 19, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 70 | Jan 2026 | Mar 13, 2017 · 3 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Aug 2025 | Aug 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Jun 2025 | Mar 10, 2011 · 1 death |
| High winds | 15 | Apr 2021 | Feb 12, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 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 Schuylkill forecast zone and Schuylkill County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kelayres get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Kelayres, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tamaqua 4 N Dam weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.6 | 4.8 | 12.8 | 9.7 | 10.5 | 2.1 | 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 Kelayres?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 90 miles north. 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 Kelayres | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 90 mi north | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 104 mi west | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 107 mi southeast | 10,600 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 Kelayres
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 41 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kelayres, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 26, 1981, which passed about 24 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 27, 2024, which touched down about 9 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 95 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 26, 2011.
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 Kelayres'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.
Kelayres radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kelayres, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 90 miles north. KCCX (State College, PA) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kelayres?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kelayres the lowest scan from KBGM is about 8,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Kelayres 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 Kelayres, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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