Meshoppen, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Meshoppen, Wyoming County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Meshoppen?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Wyoming forecast zone and Wyoming County — the most common reported hazard around Meshoppen, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (66 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jun 2026 | Apr 29, 2025 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 66 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Aug 2024 | Jun 27, 2006 · $60 million damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Aug 2024 | Sep 7, 2011 · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Oct 2012 | Nov 2, 1999 · $210,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Dec 2005 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Mar 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2001 | — |
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 Wyoming forecast zone and Wyoming County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Meshoppen get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Meshoppen, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rushville weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.6 | 8.8 | 14.0 | 8.6 | 11.8 | 1.9 | 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 Meshoppen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 41 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 Meshoppen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 41 mi north | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 112 mi west-southwest | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 122 mi northeast | 13,000 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 Meshoppen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 41 tornadoes within 25 miles of Meshoppen, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 2, 1998, which crossed near town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 2, 2023, which touched down about 21 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 111 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 28, 2019.
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 Meshoppen'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.
Meshoppen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Meshoppen, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 41 miles north. KCCX (State College, PA) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Meshoppen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Meshoppen the lowest scan from KBGM is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Meshoppen 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 Meshoppen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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