Mainesburg, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mainesburg, Tioga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mainesburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Tioga forecast zone and Tioga County — the most common reported hazard around Mainesburg, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (73 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Jun 2026 | Mar 16, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $4,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Aug 2021 | Nov 8, 1996 · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 18 | Mar 2026 | Sep 7, 2011 · $450,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Dec 2008 | — |
| 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 Tioga forecast zone and Tioga County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mainesburg get?
A normal year brings about 54 inches of snow to Mainesburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Covington 2 Wsw weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 3.8 | 10.8 | 12.4 | 11.5 | 11.9 | 2.8 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Mainesburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 59 miles east-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 Mainesburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 59 mi east-northeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 79 mi southwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 120 mi northwest | 12,700 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 Mainesburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mainesburg, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 29, 2019, which touched down about 9 miles west of town.
Hail: 82 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 31, 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 Mainesburg'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.
Mainesburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mainesburg, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 59 miles east-northeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mainesburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mainesburg the lowest scan from KBGM is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mainesburg 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 Mainesburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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