Pine Ridge, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pine Ridge, Pike County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pine Ridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 80 days in the Pike forecast zone and Pike County — the most common reported hazard around Pine Ridge, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (69 days) and high winds (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2021 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 69 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Feb 2019 | Sep 16, 1999 · $630,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jul 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $23 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Mar 2001 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2006 | Jun 28, 2006 · $5.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Mar 2012 | — |
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 Pike forecast zone and Pike County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pine Ridge get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Pine Ridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the E Stroudsburg weather station 14.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.5 | 8.0 | 11.3 | 10.3 | 9.5 | 0.9 | 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 Pine Ridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 88 miles south-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 Pine Ridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 88 mi south-southeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 89 mi northwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 110 mi north-northeast | 11,200 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 Pine Ridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pine Ridge, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 28, 1973, which touched down about 25 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 6, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 93 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 22, 1996.
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 Pine Ridge'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.
Pine Ridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pine Ridge, PA?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 88 miles south-southeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pine Ridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pine Ridge the lowest scan from KDIX is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pine Ridge 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 Pine Ridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- East Stroudsburg, PA radar 14 mi
- Stroudsburg, PA radar 15 mi
- Milford, PA radar 16 mi
- Mount Pocono, PA radar 19 mi
- East Bangor, PA radar 21 mi
- Matamoras, PA radar 21 mi
- Roseto, PA radar 22 mi
- Bangor, PA radar 22 mi
- Pen Argyl, PA radar 24 mi
- Hawley, PA radar 25 mi