Mount Bethel, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Bethel, Northampton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Bethel?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 169 days in the Northampton forecast zone and Northampton County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Bethel, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (97 days) and flash flooding (67 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 169 | Jun 2026 | Jul 10, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 97 | Jan 2026 | Feb 13, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 67 | Jul 2025 | Sep 1, 2021 · $25 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 66 | Jul 2025 | Jul 4, 1999 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 53 | Aug 2022 | Aug 5, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 35 | Aug 2017 | Apr 2, 2005 · $40 million damage |
| High winds | 35 | Dec 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 2 deaths · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 32 | Dec 2022 | Jan 23, 2005 · 1 death |
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 Northampton forecast zone and Northampton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mount Bethel get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Mount Bethel, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Belvidere Brg weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 4.0 | 9.9 | 5.2 | 3.5 | 0.3 | 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 Mount Bethel?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 75 miles south-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 Mount Bethel | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 75 mi south-southeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 101 mi north-northwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 118 mi east | 12,300 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 Mount Bethel
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Bethel, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 28, 1973, which touched down about 21 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 6, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 107 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 22, 1996.
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 Mount Bethel'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.
Mount Bethel radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Bethel, PA?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 75 miles south-southeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Bethel?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Bethel the lowest scan from KDIX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Bethel 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 Mount Bethel, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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