Laporte, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Laporte, Sullivan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Laporte?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 91 days in the Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County — the most common reported hazard around Laporte, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (60 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 91 | Jan 2026 | Nov 21, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jun 2025 | Jul 29, 2023 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2025 | Oct 21, 2016 · $7.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Jan 2009 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 1996 | — |
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 Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Laporte get?
A normal year brings about 70 inches of snow to Laporte, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Laporte weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (19.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 5.0 | 12.5 | 19.9 | 17.1 | 11.2 | 3.1 | 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 Laporte?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 60 miles north-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 Laporte | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 60 mi north-northeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 86 mi west-southwest | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 149 mi east-northeast | 17,900 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 Laporte
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Laporte, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 29, 1976, which passed about 20 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 31, 2022, which passed about 13 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 70 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 19, 1983.
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 Laporte'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.
Laporte radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Laporte, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 60 miles north-northeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Laporte?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Laporte the lowest scan from KBGM is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Laporte 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 Laporte, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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