Madisonburg, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Madisonburg, Centre County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Madisonburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 174 days in the Southern Centre forecast zone and Centre County — the most common reported hazard around Madisonburg, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (61 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 174 | Jun 2026 | Mar 16, 2025 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 2024 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Aug 2018 | Oct 20, 2016 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2025 | Dec 1, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Jan 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 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 Southern Centre forecast zone and Centre County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Madisonburg get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Madisonburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Millheim weather station 3.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.2 | 6.1 | 9.2 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 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 Madisonburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 25 miles west. 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 Madisonburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 25 mi west | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 118 mi northeast | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 135 mi south | 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 Madisonburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Madisonburg, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and November. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 20 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 2, 2023, which touched down about 7 miles west of town.
Hail: 73 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 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 Madisonburg'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.
Madisonburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Madisonburg, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 25 miles west. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Madisonburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Madisonburg the lowest scan from KCCX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Madisonburg 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 Madisonburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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