Pillow, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pillow, Dauphin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pillow?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 174 days in the Dauphin forecast zone and Dauphin County — the most common reported hazard around Pillow, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and flash flooding (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 174 | Jun 2026 | Dec 1, 2006 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 39 | May 2025 | Jun 1, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 24 | Jun 2025 | Sep 7, 2011 · 4 deaths · $151 million damage |
| High winds | 21 | Feb 2025 | Oct 29, 2017 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2009 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | 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 Dauphin forecast zone and Dauphin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pillow get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Pillow, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Selinsgrove 2 S weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.2 | 4.1 | 9.7 | 7.6 | 5.6 | 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 Pillow?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 66 miles west-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 Pillow | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 66 mi west-northwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 116 mi north-northeast | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 121 mi south-southwest | 12,800 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 Pillow
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pillow, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on October 18, 1967, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 9, 2024, which passed about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 98 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 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 Pillow'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.
Pillow radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pillow, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 66 miles west-northwest. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pillow?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pillow the lowest scan from KCCX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pillow 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 Pillow, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Elizabethville, PA radar 6 mi
- Lykens, PA radar 8 mi
- Millersburg, PA radar 10 mi
- Williamstown, PA radar 11 mi
- Selinsgrove, PA radar 12 mi
- Tower City, PA radar 14 mi
- Shamokin Dam, PA radar 15 mi
- Sunbury, PA radar 15 mi
- Middleburg, PA radar 16 mi
- Shamokin, PA radar 17 mi