Leith-Hatfield, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Leith-Hatfield, Fayette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Leith-Hatfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 197 days in the Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County — the most common reported hazard around Leith-Hatfield, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (77 days) and flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 197 | Jun 2026 | Oct 6, 2024 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 77 | Jun 2026 | Aug 23, 2014 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 29 | Apr 2024 | Jun 17, 2016 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Jan 2024 | Jan 9, 2024 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2016 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 1998 | Aug 17, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
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 Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Leith-Hatfield get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Leith-Hatfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Uniontown 1 Ne weather station 2.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 3.6 | 10.0 | 8.2 | 4.9 | 0.4 | 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 Leith-Hatfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 52 miles north-northwest. 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 Leith-Hatfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 52 mi north-northwest | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 116 mi northeast | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 135 mi east-southeast | 15,300 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 Leith-Hatfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 46 tornadoes within 25 miles of Leith-Hatfield, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF2 on August 25, 2023, which touched down about 15 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 4 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 173 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 20, 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 Leith-Hatfield'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.
Leith-Hatfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Leith-Hatfield, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 52 miles north-northwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Leith-Hatfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leith-Hatfield the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Leith-Hatfield 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 Leith-Hatfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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