Mount Oliver, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Oliver, Allegheny County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Oliver?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 280 days in the Allegheny forecast zone and Allegheny County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Oliver, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (173 days) and flooding (72 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 280 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 2002 · 1 death · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 173 | Jun 2026 | Aug 19, 2011 · 4 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 72 | Aug 2021 | Sep 17, 2004 · 1 death · $26 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Mar 2026 | Jan 2, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 34 | Mar 2026 | Feb 12, 2009 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | May 2024 | May 25, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2016 | Jan 22, 2005 · $5,000 damage |
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 Allegheny forecast zone and Allegheny County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mount Oliver get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Mount Oliver, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pittsburgh Intl Ap weather station 13.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 2.4 | 7.7 | 13.3 | 11.7 | 7.6 | 1.0 | 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 Oliver?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 15 miles 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 Mount Oliver | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 15 mi northwest | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 110 mi east-northeast | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 120 mi northwest | 12,700 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 Oliver
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Oliver, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 3, 1980, which passed about 21 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 446 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on April 14, 1984.
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 Oliver'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 Oliver radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Oliver, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 15 miles northwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Oliver?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Oliver the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Oliver 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 Oliver, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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