Mount Union, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Union, Huntingdon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Union?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Huntingdon forecast zone and Huntingdon County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Union, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2025 · $60,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2025 | Nov 7, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 26 | Sep 2025 | Dec 1, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Feb 2019 | Feb 12, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Nov 2013 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | 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 Huntingdon forecast zone and Huntingdon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Mount Union?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 38 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 Mount Union | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 38 mi north | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 100 mi south-southeast | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 123 mi west | 13,300 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 Union
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 22 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Union, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F2 on July 23, 1952, which touched down about 23 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 29, 2019, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 48 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 23, 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 Mount Union'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 Union radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Union, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 38 miles north. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Union?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Union the lowest scan from KCCX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Union 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 Union, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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