New Columbus, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Columbus, Luzerne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Columbus?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 135 days in the Luzerne forecast zone and Luzerne County — the most common reported hazard around New Columbus, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (63 days) and flash flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 135 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 1998 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 53 | Aug 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · 3 deaths · $100 million damage |
| Flooding | 27 | Jun 2025 | Sep 8, 2011 · $44 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Feb 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $630,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 17 | Jun 2025 | Jul 16, 2021 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Mar 2012 | — |
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 Luzerne forecast zone and Luzerne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Columbus get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to New Columbus, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Benton 3 Ne weather station 5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (12.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.2 | 8.0 | 12.3 | 12.9 | 8.6 | 1.4 | 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 Columbus?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 73 miles north-northeast. 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 Columbus | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 73 mi north-northeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 91 mi west | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 130 mi southeast | 14,400 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 Columbus
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 47 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Columbus, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 6, 1984, which touched down about 10 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 12, 2023, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 98 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 24, 1985.
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 Columbus'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 Columbus radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Columbus, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 73 miles north-northeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Columbus?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Columbus the lowest scan from KBGM is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for New Columbus 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 Columbus, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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