Marion Center, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Marion Center, Indiana County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Marion Center?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 159 days in the Indiana forecast zone and Indiana County — the most common reported hazard around Marion Center, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (43 days) and flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 159 | Jun 2026 | Nov 15, 2020 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jun 2025 | Jun 22, 2017 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 15 | Aug 2023 | Jul 26, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Jan 2024 | Jan 9, 2024 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | 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 Indiana forecast zone and Indiana County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Marion Center get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Marion Center, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sagamore weather station 10 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.2 | 8.3 | 13.3 | 10.2 | 7.5 | 0.6 | 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 Marion Center?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 56 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 Marion Center | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 56 mi east-northeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 64 mi west-southwest | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 149 mi southeast | 18,000 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 Marion Center
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 45 tornadoes within 25 miles of Marion Center, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 11, 1976, which passed about 16 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 135 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 4, 2025.
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 Marion Center'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.
Marion Center radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Marion Center, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 56 miles east-northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 64 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Marion Center?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Marion Center the lowest scan from KCCX is about 4,100 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Marion Center 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 Marion Center, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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