Manheim, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Manheim, Lancaster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Manheim?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 234 days in the Lancaster forecast zone and Lancaster County — the most common reported hazard around Manheim, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (69 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (64 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 234 | Jun 2026 | Jul 25, 2010 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 69 | Sep 2025 | Jun 25, 2000 · $4.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Feb 2026 | Jan 22, 2016 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 54 | Jul 2025 | Sep 7, 2011 · 3 deaths · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 25 | Dec 2025 | Feb 12, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jul 2025 | Oct 4, 2023 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2008 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jun 2025 | Aug 31, 2014 · 1 death |
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 Lancaster forecast zone and Lancaster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Manheim get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Manheim, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Landisville 2 Nw weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 3.9 | 7.1 | 6.7 | 4.5 | 0.3 | 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 Manheim?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 99 miles west-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 Manheim | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 99 mi west-northwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 101 mi southwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 106 mi south-southeast | 10,400 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 Manheim
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Manheim, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 18, 1970, which touched down about 17 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 241 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 9, 1980.
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 Manheim'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.
Manheim radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Manheim, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 99 miles west-northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Manheim?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Manheim the lowest scan from KCCX is about 9,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Manheim 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 Manheim, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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