Rainsburg, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rainsburg, Bedford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rainsburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Bedford forecast zone and Bedford County — the most common reported hazard around Rainsburg, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (61 days) and flash flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Jun 2026 | Jun 22, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · 1 death |
| High winds | 18 | Feb 2025 | Feb 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | May 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 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 Bedford forecast zone and Bedford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rainsburg get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Rainsburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Buffalo Mills weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.5 | 8.7 | 12.1 | 9.7 | 8.3 | 0.7 | 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 Rainsburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 76 miles north-northeast. 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 Rainsburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 76 mi north-northeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 84 mi southeast | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 100 mi west-northwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Rainsburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rainsburg, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 24 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 114 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 16, 2016.
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 Rainsburg'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.
Rainsburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rainsburg, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 76 miles north-northeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rainsburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rainsburg the lowest scan from KCCX is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rainsburg 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 Rainsburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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