Northampton, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Northampton, Northampton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Northampton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 169 days in the Northampton forecast zone and Northampton County — the most common reported hazard around Northampton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (97 days) and flash flooding (67 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 169 | Jun 2026 | Jul 10, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 97 | Jan 2026 | Feb 13, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 67 | Jul 2025 | Sep 1, 2021 · $25 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 66 | Jul 2025 | Jul 4, 1999 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 53 | Aug 2022 | Aug 5, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 35 | Aug 2017 | Apr 2, 2005 · $40 million damage |
| High winds | 35 | Dec 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 2 deaths · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 32 | Dec 2022 | Jan 23, 2005 · 1 death |
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 Northampton forecast zone and Northampton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Northampton get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Northampton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Allentown Intl Ap weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.9 | 4.6 | 9.8 | 10.8 | 6.3 | 0.5 | 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 Northampton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 76 miles southeast. 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 Northampton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 76 mi southeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 108 mi north-northwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 129 mi south | 14,200 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 Northampton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of Northampton, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 19 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 6, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 175 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 26, 2011.
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 Northampton'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.
Northampton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Northampton, PA?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 76 miles southeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Northampton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Northampton the lowest scan from KDIX is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Northampton 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 Northampton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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