McKeansburg, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McKeansburg, Schuylkill County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McKeansburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 130 days in the Schuylkill forecast zone and Schuylkill County — the most common reported hazard around McKeansburg, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (70 days) and flash flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 130 | Jun 2026 | Apr 19, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 70 | Jan 2026 | Mar 13, 2017 · 3 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Aug 2025 | Aug 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Jun 2025 | Mar 10, 2011 · 1 death |
| High winds | 15 | Apr 2021 | Feb 12, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | 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 Schuylkill forecast zone and Schuylkill County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does McKeansburg get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to McKeansburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tamaqua weather station 8.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.6 | 7.1 | 12.6 | 11.6 | 8.4 | 1.4 | 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 McKeansburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 99 miles east-southeast. 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 McKeansburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 99 mi east-southeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 105 mi north | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCCX State College, PA | 105 mi west | 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 McKeansburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of McKeansburg, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 18, 1970, which touched down about 22 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 4, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 130 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 26, 2011.
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 McKeansburg'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.
McKeansburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McKeansburg, PA?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 99 miles east-southeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McKeansburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McKeansburg the lowest scan from KDIX is about 9,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for McKeansburg 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 McKeansburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Hamburg, PA radar 9 mi
- St. Clair, PA radar 9 mi
- Tamaqua, PA radar 10 mi
- Cressona, PA radar 10 mi
- Pottsville, PA radar 10 mi
- Coaldale, PA radar 11 mi