New Buffalo, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Buffalo, Perry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Buffalo?
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 New Buffalo, 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.
How much snow does New Buffalo get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to New Buffalo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dehart Dam weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 4.4 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 5.1 | 0.6 | 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 Buffalo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 63 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 New Buffalo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 63 mi west-northwest | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 106 mi south-southwest | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 131 mi north-northeast | 14,600 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 Buffalo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Buffalo, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on July 14, 2004, which passed about 24 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 9, 2024, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 129 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 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 New Buffalo'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 Buffalo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Buffalo, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 63 miles west-northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Buffalo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Buffalo the lowest scan from KCCX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Buffalo 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 Buffalo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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