Noxen, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Noxen, Wyoming County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Noxen?
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 Noxen, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (66 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jun 2026 | Apr 29, 2025 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 66 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Aug 2024 | Jun 27, 2006 · $60 million damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Aug 2024 | Sep 7, 2011 · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Oct 2012 | Nov 2, 1999 · $210,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Dec 2005 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Mar 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 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 Noxen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 54 miles north. 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 Noxen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 54 mi north | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 106 mi west-southwest | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 131 mi northeast | 14,600 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 Noxen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 42 tornadoes within 25 miles of Noxen, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 13 miles north-northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 2, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles east of town.
Hail: 100 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 Noxen'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.
Noxen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Noxen, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 54 miles north. KCCX (State College, PA) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Noxen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Noxen the lowest scan from KBGM is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Noxen 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 Noxen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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