Lake Meade, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Meade, Adams County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Meade?
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 Meade, 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 Meade get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Lake Meade, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Biglerville weather station 12 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.4 | 3.6 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 5.1 | 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 Lake Meade?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 74 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 Meade | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 74 mi south-southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 82 mi northwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 117 mi southeast | 12,200 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 Lake Meade
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Meade, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 5, 1952, which passed about 12 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 9, 2024, which passed about 21 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 167 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 9, 1980.
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 Meade'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 Meade radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Meade, PA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 74 miles south-southwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Meade?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Meade the lowest scan from KLWX is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Meade 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 Meade, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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