Riegelsville, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Riegelsville, Bucks County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Riegelsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 213 days in the Upper Bucks forecast zone and Bucks County — the most common reported hazard around Riegelsville, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (91 days) and lightning casualties & damage (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 213 | Jun 2026 | Apr 30, 1996 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 91 | Jul 2025 | Jul 15, 2023 · 7 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 53 | Jun 2025 | May 16, 2012 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 48 | Jul 2025 | Jun 28, 2006 · $30 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Dec 2022 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Apr 2021 | — |
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 Upper Bucks forecast zone and Bucks County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Riegelsville get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Riegelsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Springtown 1 Nne weather station 4.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (12.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 1.7 | 6.4 | 10.5 | 12.1 | 8.5 | 1.3 | 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 Riegelsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 61 miles 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Riegelsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 61 mi southeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 118 mi north-northwest | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 123 mi south | 13,200 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 Riegelsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Riegelsville, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on October 18, 1990, which touched down about 24 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 6, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles north of town.
Hail: 177 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 14, 2010.
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 Riegelsville'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.
Riegelsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Riegelsville, PA?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 61 miles southeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Riegelsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Riegelsville the lowest scan from KDIX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Riegelsville 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 Riegelsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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