Lewis Run, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lewis Run, McKean County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lewis Run?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 121 days in the McKean forecast zone and McKean County — the most common reported hazard around Lewis Run, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (80 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 121 | Jun 2026 | Aug 25, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 80 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2024 | Aug 20, 1999 · $25 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2026 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Mar 2008 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jan 2018 | Dec 1, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2003 | — |
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 McKean forecast zone and McKean County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lewis Run get?
A normal year brings about 75 inches of snow to Lewis Run, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bradford 4Sw Rsch 5 weather station 3.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (20.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 7.0 | 18.4 | 20.5 | 15.6 | 10.0 | 2.9 | 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 Lewis Run?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 73 miles south-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 Lewis Run | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 73 mi south-southeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 75 mi north | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 123 mi southwest | 13,200 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 Lewis Run
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lewis Run, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 20 miles south-southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 14, 2019, which passed about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 53 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 20, 1967.
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 Lewis Run'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.
Lewis Run radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lewis Run, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 73 miles south-southeast. KBUF (Buffalo, NY) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lewis Run?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lewis Run the lowest scan from KCCX 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 Lewis Run 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 Lewis Run, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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