Red Lion, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Red Lion, York County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Red Lion?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 250 days in the York forecast zone and York County — the most common reported hazard around Red Lion, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (68 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 250 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2026 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 71 | Jul 2025 | May 9, 2004 · 2 deaths · $5.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 68 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 43 | Feb 2026 | Sep 7, 2011 · 1 death · $4.7 million damage |
| High winds | 23 | Dec 2025 | Nov 13, 2003 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2008 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2025 | Jun 19, 2007 · 1 death |
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 York forecast zone and York County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Red Lion get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Red Lion, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the York 3 Ssw Pump Stn weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.3 | 8.5 | 8.2 | 3.9 | 0.2 | 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 Red Lion?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 79 miles southwest. 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 Red Lion | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 79 mi southwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 97 mi southeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 102 mi northwest | 9,900 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 Red Lion
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of Red Lion, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on April 5, 1952, which passed about 7 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 7, 2023, which touched down about 18 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 215 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 30, 1999.
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 Red Lion'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.
Red Lion radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Red Lion, PA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 79 miles southwest. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Red Lion?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Red Lion the lowest scan from KLWX is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Red Lion 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 Red Lion, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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