Lime Ridge, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lime Ridge, Columbia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lime Ridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 122 days in the Columbia forecast zone and Columbia County — the most common reported hazard around Lime Ridge, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (59 days) and flash flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 122 | Jun 2026 | Aug 14, 1999 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Jan 2026 | Feb 13, 2024 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jul 2025 | Jan 25, 2010 · $800,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Jul 2025 | Sep 7, 2011 · $16 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2009 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | 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 Columbia forecast zone and Columbia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lime Ridge get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Lime Ridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Benton 3 Ne weather station 14.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (12.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.2 | 8.0 | 12.3 | 12.9 | 8.6 | 1.4 | 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 Lime Ridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 83 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 Lime Ridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 83 mi north-northeast | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 87 mi west | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 126 mi southeast | 13,800 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 Lime Ridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 45 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lime Ridge, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on July 6, 1984, which touched down about 20 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 27, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 89 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 24, 1985.
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 Lime Ridge'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.
Lime Ridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lime Ridge, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 83 miles north-northeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lime Ridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lime Ridge 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 Lime Ridge 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 Lime Ridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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