North Belle Vernon, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Belle Vernon, Westmoreland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Belle Vernon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 292 days in the Westmoreland forecast zone and Westmoreland County — the most common reported hazard around North Belle Vernon, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (108 days) and flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 292 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2008 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 108 | Jul 2025 | Mar 28, 2020 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 40 | Apr 2024 | Feb 4, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Aug 2024 | Jun 13, 2019 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | Jan 9, 2024 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2016 | — |
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 Westmoreland forecast zone and Westmoreland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Belle Vernon get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to North Belle Vernon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Charleroi Lock 4 weather station 2.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 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 North Belle Vernon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 33 miles 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 North Belle Vernon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 33 mi northwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 112 mi east-northeast | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 137 mi northwest | 15,700 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 North Belle Vernon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Belle Vernon, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on August 3, 1963, which touched down about 13 miles north of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 21, 2025, which passed about 11 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 304 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 20, 1983.
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 North Belle Vernon'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.
North Belle Vernon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Belle Vernon, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 33 miles northwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Belle Vernon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Belle Vernon the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North Belle Vernon 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 North Belle Vernon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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