Pymatuning Central, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pymatuning Central, Crawford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pymatuning Central?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 216 days in the Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County — the most common reported hazard around Pymatuning Central, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (167 days) and flash flooding (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 216 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 2013 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 167 | Nov 2025 | Jan 2, 1996 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 55 | Jul 2021 | Jul 21, 2003 · 1 death · $30 million damage |
| High winds | 41 | Dec 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Feb 2022 | Sep 9, 2004 · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Dec 2022 | Apr 29, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 1999 | Jun 12, 1998 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Nov 1997 | — |
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 Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pymatuning Central get?
A normal year brings about 64 inches of snow to Pymatuning Central, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Linesville 1 S weather station 4.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (20.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 3.9 | 17.4 | 20.2 | 11.6 | 8.9 | 2.0 | 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 Pymatuning Central?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 73 miles west. 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 Pymatuning Central | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 73 mi west | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 74 mi south | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 130 mi northeast | 14,400 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 Pymatuning Central
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pymatuning Central, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 8 miles south of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 24, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 181 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 8, 1980.
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 Pymatuning Central'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.
Pymatuning Central radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pymatuning Central, PA?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 73 miles west. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pymatuning Central?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pymatuning Central the lowest scan from KCLE is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pymatuning Central 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 Pymatuning Central, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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