Kittanning, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kittanning, Armstrong County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kittanning?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 160 days in the Armstrong forecast zone and Armstrong County — the most common reported hazard around Kittanning, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 160 | Jun 2025 | Oct 6, 2024 · $2.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jul 2025 | Jun 25, 2006 · $600,000 damage |
| Flooding | 27 | Feb 2026 | Sep 17, 2004 · $4.0 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Feb 2019 | Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Dec 2016 | Nov 13, 1997 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 1998 | Aug 24, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
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 Armstrong forecast zone and Armstrong County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kittanning get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Kittanning, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Putneyville 2 Se Dam weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.7 | 9.1 | 12.4 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 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 Kittanning?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 42 miles west-southwest. 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 Kittanning | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 42 mi west-southwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 79 mi east | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 128 mi west-northwest | 14,200 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 Kittanning
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kittanning, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 3, 1980, which passed about 16 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 208 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 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 Kittanning'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.
Kittanning radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kittanning, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 42 miles west-southwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kittanning?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kittanning the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kittanning 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 Kittanning, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- West Kittanning, PA radar 1 mi
- Ford City, PA radar 4 mi
- Freeport, PA radar 13 mi
- Leechburg, PA radar 14 mi
- West Leechburg, PA radar 14 mi
- Vandergrift, PA radar 16 mi
- North Apollo, PA radar 16 mi
- Saxonburg, PA radar 16 mi
- Apollo, PA radar 17 mi
- Brackenridge, PA radar 19 mi