Port Allegany, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Port Allegany, McKean County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Port Allegany?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 121 days in the McKean forecast zone and McKean County — the most common reported hazard around Port Allegany, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (80 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 121 | Jun 2026 | Aug 25, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 80 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2024 | Aug 20, 1999 · $25 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2026 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Mar 2008 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jan 2018 | Dec 1, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2003 | — |
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 McKean forecast zone and McKean County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Port Allegany get?
A normal year brings about 55 inches of snow to Port Allegany, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Port Allegany weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (14.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 3.9 | 13.3 | 14.1 | 12.1 | 9.4 | 1.7 | 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 Port Allegany?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 63 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 Port Allegany | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 63 mi south-southeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 82 mi north-northwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 121 mi east-northeast | 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 Port Allegany
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Port Allegany, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 22 miles south-southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 47 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 31, 1985.
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 Port Allegany'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.
Port Allegany radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Port Allegany, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 63 miles south-southeast. KBUF (Buffalo, NY) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Port Allegany?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Port Allegany the lowest scan from KCCX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Port Allegany 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 Port Allegany, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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