Russell, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Russell, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Russell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 139 days in the Warren forecast zone and Warren County — the most common reported hazard around Russell, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (101 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 139 | Jun 2026 | Jul 9, 1999 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 101 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2024 | Jul 4, 2019 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 18 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · 1 death · $14,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2026 | Sep 17, 2004 · $50 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2008 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | 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 Warren forecast zone and Warren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Russell get?
A normal year brings about 72 inches of snow to Russell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Warren weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (18.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 7.5 | 18.5 | 18.2 | 14.9 | 10.0 | 2.4 | 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 Russell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 73 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 Russell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 73 mi north-northeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 92 mi southeast | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 112 mi south-southwest | 11,400 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 Russell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 39 tornadoes within 25 miles of Russell, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 22 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 14, 2019, which passed about 3 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 56 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 20, 1967.
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 Russell'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.
Russell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Russell, PA?
KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 73 miles north-northeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Russell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Russell the lowest scan from KBUF is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Russell 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 Russell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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