Millerstown, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Millerstown, Perry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Millerstown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 134 days in the Perry forecast zone and Perry County — the most common reported hazard around Millerstown, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (54 days) and flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 134 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2025 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $4,000 damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Jul 2025 | May 29, 2009 · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 18 | Apr 2021 | Nov 13, 2003 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jun 2015 | Sep 6, 1996 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jul 2025 | Jul 5, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2008 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | 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 Perry forecast zone and Perry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Millerstown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 51 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 Millerstown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 51 mi west-northwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 111 mi south | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 129 mi north-northeast | 14,200 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 Millerstown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Millerstown, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on July 23, 1952, which touched down about 22 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 9, 2024, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 103 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-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 Millerstown'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.
Millerstown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Millerstown, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 51 miles west-northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Millerstown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Millerstown the lowest scan from KCCX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Millerstown 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 Millerstown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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