Lake Heritage, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Heritage, Adams County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Heritage?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Adams forecast zone and Adams County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Heritage, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (64 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 147 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2021 · $8.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Feb 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | May 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 22 | Jul 2025 | Jul 22, 2018 · 1 death |
| High winds | 17 | Apr 2021 | Feb 12, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2014 | Jan 6, 2009 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | 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 Adams forecast zone and Adams County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Heritage get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Lake Heritage, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hanover 4 Sw weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.6 | 4.5 | 8.0 | 9.7 | 5.2 | 0.1 | 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 Lake Heritage?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 60 miles south-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 Lake Heritage | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 60 mi south-southwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 88 mi north-northwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 115 mi southeast | 12,000 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 Lake Heritage
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Heritage, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 5, 1952, which passed about 11 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 5, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 132 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 10, 2000.
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 Lake Heritage'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.
Lake Heritage radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Heritage, PA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 60 miles south-southwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Heritage?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Heritage the lowest scan from KLWX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Heritage 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 Lake Heritage, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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