Riddlesburg, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Riddlesburg, Bedford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Riddlesburg?
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 Riddlesburg, 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 Riddlesburg get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Riddlesburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Saxton 1W weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 0.2 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 8.5 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 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 Riddlesburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 55 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 Riddlesburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 55 mi north-northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 91 mi south-southeast | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 107 mi west-northwest | 10,600 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 Riddlesburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Riddlesburg. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F1 on November 8, 1996, which passed about 11 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 29, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 58 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 7, 2023.
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 Riddlesburg'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.
Riddlesburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Riddlesburg, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 55 miles north-northeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Riddlesburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Riddlesburg the lowest scan from KCCX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Riddlesburg 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 Riddlesburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Martinsburg, PA radar 11 mi
- Everett, PA radar 11 mi
- Roaring Spring, PA radar 14 mi
- Bedford, PA radar 16 mi
- Hollidaysburg, PA radar 20 mi
- McConnellsburg, PA radar 21 mi
- Duncansville, PA radar 21 mi
- Williamsburg, PA radar 21 mi
- Mount Union, PA radar 25 mi
- Altoona, PA radar 25 mi