Ronco, PA Live Doppler Radar

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

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What weather hits Ronco?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 197 days in the Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County — the most common reported hazard around Ronco, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (77 days) and flooding (29 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds197Jun 2026Oct 6, 2024 · $1.0 million damage
Flash flooding77Jun 2026Aug 23, 2014 · 1 death · $20,000 damage
Flooding29Apr 2024Jun 17, 2016 · $350,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms12Jan 2026—
High winds6Jan 2024Jan 9, 2024 · $500,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill5Jan 2026—
Ice storms & sleet3Dec 2016—
Lightning casualties & damage2May 1998Aug 17, 1997 · $20,000 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 Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Ronco get?

A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Ronco, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grays Landing weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.1 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.34.16.15.91.90.10.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Ronco?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 48 miles north-northwest. 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 RoncoView
KPBZ
Pittsburgh, PA		48 mi north-northwest3,400 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KCCX
State College, PA		125 mi northeast13,500 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KLWX
Sterling, MD		144 mi east-southeast17,000 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 Ronco

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ronco, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on June 3, 1980, which passed about 23 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 162 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 20, 1983.

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 Ronco'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.

Ronco radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Ronco, PA?

KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 48 miles north-northwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Ronco?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ronco the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 3,400 ft up.

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

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