Reynoldsville, PA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Reynoldsville, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

What weather hits Reynoldsville?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 144 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Reynoldsville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and flash flooding (40 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds144Jun 2026Aug 6, 2024 · $2.0 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms49Jan 2026Feb 1, 2008 · $25,000 damage
Flash flooding40Jun 2025Jul 19, 1996 · $100 million damage
High winds23Mar 2026Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage
Flooding22Jul 2020Jun 27, 2013 · $3.0 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill17Feb 2026—
Ice storms & sleet15Feb 2016Jan 5, 2005 · $30,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage3Jul 1997Jun 24, 1996 · $5,000 damage

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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Reynoldsville?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 48 miles east-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over ReynoldsvilleView
KCCX
State College, PA
48 mi east-southeast3,300 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KPBZ
Pittsburgh, PA
80 mi west-southwest6,800 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KBUF
Buffalo, NY
128 mi north14,200 ftLimited — 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 Reynoldsville

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Reynoldsville, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 25 miles north of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 9, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 91 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on April 20, 2017.

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 Reynoldsville'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.

Reynoldsville radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Reynoldsville, PA?

KCCX (State College, PA), about 48 miles east-southeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Reynoldsville?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Reynoldsville the lowest scan from KCCX is about 3,300 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Reynoldsville 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 Reynoldsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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