McConnellsburg, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McConnellsburg, Fulton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McConnellsburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 53 days in the Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County — the most common reported hazard around McConnellsburg, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (45 days) and high winds (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 45 | Jun 2026 | Jun 15, 2000 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2021 | Feb 12, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jun 2025 | May 1, 2003 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jul 2025 | Apr 11, 2021 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2009 | — |
| 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 Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover McConnellsburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 68 miles north. 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 McConnellsburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 68 mi north | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 71 mi south-southeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 124 mi west-northwest | 13,500 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 McConnellsburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of McConnellsburg, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F2 on April 30, 1994, which passed about 20 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 144 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 August 7, 2023.
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 McConnellsburg'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.
McConnellsburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McConnellsburg, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 68 miles north. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McConnellsburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McConnellsburg the lowest scan from KCCX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for McConnellsburg 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 McConnellsburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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