Nicholson, PA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Nicholson, Wyoming County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Nicholson?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Wyoming forecast zone and Wyoming County — the most common reported hazard around Nicholson, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (66 days) and flash flooding (30 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds71Jun 2026Apr 29, 2025 · $250,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms66Jan 2026Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage
Flash flooding30Aug 2024Jun 27, 2006 · $60 million damage
Flooding19Aug 2024Sep 7, 2011 · $20 million damage
High winds10Oct 2012Nov 2, 1999 · $210,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill6Dec 2005Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage
Excessive heat4Mar 2012—
Ice storms & sleet3Feb 2001—

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 Wyoming forecast zone and Wyoming County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Nicholson?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 41 miles north-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over NicholsonView
KBGM
Binghamton, NY		41 mi north-northwest2,700 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KENX
Albany, NY		110 mi northeast11,200 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KCCX
State College, PA		125 mi west-southwest13,600 ftLimited — 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 Nicholson

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 39 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nicholson, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 4 miles south-southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 2, 2023, which touched down about 11 miles north-northeast of town.

Hail: 127 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-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 Nicholson'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.

Nicholson radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Nicholson, PA?

KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 41 miles north-northwest. KENX (Albany, NY) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Nicholson?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nicholson the lowest scan from KBGM is about 2,700 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Nicholson 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 Nicholson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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