Leeper, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Leeper, Clarion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Leeper?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 124 days in the Clarion forecast zone and Clarion County — the most common reported hazard around Leeper, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 124 | Jun 2026 | Oct 6, 2024 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Mar 2026 | Feb 1, 2008 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jun 2025 | Jul 19, 1996 · 1 death · $75 million damage |
| High winds | 20 | Feb 2019 | Sep 14, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Jul 2019 | Sep 17, 2004 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Feb 2016 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | 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 Clarion forecast zone and Clarion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Leeper get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to Leeper, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tionesta 2 Se Lake weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.6 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 10.4 | 7.8 | 1.0 | 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 Leeper?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 74 miles east-southeast. 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 Leeper | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 74 mi east-southeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 75 mi southwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 113 mi north-northeast | 11,600 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 Leeper
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Leeper, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 9 miles west-northwest of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 9, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles south of town.
Hail: 78 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on August 3, 2015.
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 Leeper'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.
Leeper radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Leeper, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 74 miles east-southeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Leeper?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leeper the lowest scan from KCCX is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Leeper 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 Leeper, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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