Palmerton, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Palmerton, Carbon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Palmerton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 120 days in the Carbon forecast zone and Carbon County — the most common reported hazard around Palmerton, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (98 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 120 | Jan 2026 | Feb 12, 2008 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Jun 2026 | Jul 7, 2011 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 44 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 38 | Jul 2021 | Sep 18, 2004 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 35 | Jul 2012 | Jun 7, 2008 · 1 death |
| High winds | 29 | Apr 2021 | Oct 29, 2012 · 1 death · $7,000 damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Jul 2017 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Jul 2021 | Aug 13, 2016 · 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 Carbon forecast zone and Carbon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Palmerton get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Palmerton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lehighton 1Ssw weather station 4.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.7 | 7.8 | 9.8 | 6.3 | 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 Palmerton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 87 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 Palmerton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 87 mi southeast | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 98 mi north | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 125 mi west | 13,600 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 Palmerton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Palmerton, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 23 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 6, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles east of town.
Hail: 157 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 Palmerton'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.
Palmerton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Palmerton, PA?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 87 miles southeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Palmerton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Palmerton the lowest scan from KDIX is about 7,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Palmerton 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 Palmerton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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