Longfellow, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Longfellow, Mifflin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Longfellow?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Mifflin forecast zone and Mifflin County — the most common reported hazard around Longfellow, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and high winds (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Jun 2026 | Jul 26, 2012 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Dec 2025 | Apr 3, 2016 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2026 | Sep 17, 2004 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 8 | May 2011 | Jan 23, 1999 · $3,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | 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 Mifflin forecast zone and Mifflin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Longfellow get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Longfellow, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lewistown weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 4.7 | 9.1 | 6.9 | 4.3 | 0.2 | 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 Longfellow?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 34 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 Longfellow | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 34 mi north-northwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 106 mi south | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 134 mi west | 15,200 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 Longfellow
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Longfellow, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F2 on July 23, 1952, which touched down about 9 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 19, 2019, which passed about 14 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 61 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 28, 2002.
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 Longfellow'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.
Longfellow radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Longfellow, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 34 miles north-northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Longfellow?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Longfellow the lowest scan from KCCX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Longfellow 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 Longfellow, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Lewistown, PA radar 8 mi
- Burnham, PA radar 10 mi
- Mount Union, PA radar 14 mi
- Huntingdon, PA radar 18 mi
- State College, PA radar 22 mi
- Centre Hall, PA radar 23 mi
- Bloomfield, PA radar 26 mi
- Newville, PA radar 27 mi
- Newport, PA radar 28 mi
- Williamsburg, PA radar 29 mi