New Bethlehem, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Bethlehem, Clarion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Bethlehem?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 124 days in the Clarion forecast zone and Clarion County — the most common reported hazard around New Bethlehem, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 124 | Jun 2026 | Oct 6, 2024 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Mar 2026 | Feb 1, 2008 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jun 2025 | Jul 19, 1996 · 1 death · $75 million damage |
| High winds | 20 | Feb 2019 | Sep 14, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Jul 2019 | Sep 17, 2004 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Feb 2016 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | 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 Clarion forecast zone and Clarion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Bethlehem get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to New Bethlehem, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Putneyville 2 Se Dam weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.7 | 9.1 | 12.4 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 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 New Bethlehem?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 57 miles southwest. 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 New Bethlehem | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 57 mi southwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 69 mi east | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 135 mi west-northwest | 15,300 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 New Bethlehem
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 42 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Bethlehem, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 11, 1976, which passed about 17 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on June 9, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles north of town.
Hail: 146 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on March 28, 2020.
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 New Bethlehem'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.
New Bethlehem radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Bethlehem, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 57 miles southwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Bethlehem?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Bethlehem the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Bethlehem 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 New Bethlehem, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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