Northumberland, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Northumberland, Northumberland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Northumberland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 133 days in the Northumberland forecast zone and Northumberland County — the most common reported hazard around Northumberland, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (54 days) and flash flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 133 | Jun 2026 | Jun 28, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $4,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jul 2023 | Sep 7, 1999 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Sep 2024 | Sep 7, 2011 · $600,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | 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 Northumberland forecast zone and Northumberland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Northumberland get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Northumberland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sunbury weather station 3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.5 | 4.9 | 7.6 | 8.6 | 5.2 | 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 Northumberland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 63 miles west. 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 Northumberland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 63 mi west | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 99 mi north-northeast | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 138 mi south-southwest | 15,800 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 Northumberland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Northumberland, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 16 miles north of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 2, 2023, which touched down about 25 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 103 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 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 Northumberland'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.
Northumberland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Northumberland, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 63 miles west. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Northumberland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Northumberland the lowest scan from KCCX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Northumberland 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 Northumberland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Sunbury, PA radar 2 mi
- Shamokin Dam, PA radar 3 mi
- Lewisburg, PA radar 7 mi
- Selinsgrove, PA radar 8 mi
- Milton, PA radar 8 mi
- Riverside, PA radar 9 mi
- Danville, PA radar 10 mi
- Mifflinburg, PA radar 13 mi
- Watsontown, PA radar 14 mi
- Shamokin, PA radar 15 mi