Lattimer, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lattimer, Luzerne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lattimer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 135 days in the Luzerne forecast zone and Luzerne County — the most common reported hazard around Lattimer, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (63 days) and flash flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 135 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 1998 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 53 | Aug 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · 3 deaths · $100 million damage |
| Flooding | 27 | Jun 2025 | Sep 8, 2011 · $44 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Feb 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $630,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 17 | Jun 2025 | Jul 16, 2021 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Mar 2012 | — |
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 Luzerne forecast zone and Luzerne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lattimer get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Lattimer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tamaqua 4 N Dam weather station 10.2 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 Lattimer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 83 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 Lattimer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 83 mi north | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 107 mi west | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 109 mi southeast | 10,900 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 Lattimer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lattimer, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F2 on July 6, 1984, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 27, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 92 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 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 Lattimer'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.
Lattimer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lattimer, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 83 miles north. KCCX (State College, PA) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lattimer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lattimer the lowest scan from KBGM is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lattimer 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 Lattimer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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