Orrstown, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Orrstown, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Orrstown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 151 days in the Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Orrstown, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (61 days) and flash flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 151 | Jun 2026 | Jan 19, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 2024 · $60,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Aug 2025 | Jun 18, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | May 2025 | — |
| High winds | 15 | Apr 2021 | May 3, 1997 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2014 | — |
| 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 Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Orrstown get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Orrstown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shippensburg weather station 4.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.8 | 5.4 | 9.8 | 10.3 | 6.7 | 0.4 | 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 Orrstown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 63 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Orrstown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 63 mi north-northwest | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 75 mi south | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 141 mi west-northwest | 16,500 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 Orrstown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Orrstown, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 16, 1961, which touched down about 5 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 27, 2022, which touched down about 14 miles south of town.
Hail: 97 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 29, 1976.
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 Orrstown'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.
Orrstown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Orrstown, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 63 miles north-northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Orrstown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Orrstown the lowest scan from KCCX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Orrstown 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 Orrstown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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