Sandy Ridge, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sandy Ridge, Centre County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sandy Ridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 174 days in the Northern Centre forecast zone and Centre County — the most common reported hazard around Sandy Ridge, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (63 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 174 | Jun 2026 | Mar 16, 2025 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $4,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Aug 2018 | Oct 20, 2016 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 17 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2025 | Dec 1, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Nov 2013 | Oct 29, 2002 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Apr 2024 | Jul 13, 2021 · $500,000 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 Northern Centre forecast zone and Centre County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sandy Ridge get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Sandy Ridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Philipsburg 2 S weather station 4.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 2.6 | 9.6 | 13.1 | 12.7 | 9.1 | 2.0 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Sandy Ridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 14 miles east-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 Sandy Ridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 14 mi east-northeast | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 106 mi west | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 133 mi south-southeast | 14,900 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 Sandy Ridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sandy Ridge, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 19, 1996, which passed about 17 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an F1 on September 27, 1998, which passed about 23 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 70 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 19, 1960.
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 Sandy Ridge'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.
Sandy Ridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sandy Ridge, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 14 miles east-northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sandy Ridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sandy Ridge the lowest scan from KCCX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sandy Ridge 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 Sandy Ridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Osceola Mills, PA radar 4 mi
- Philipsburg, PA radar 6 mi
- Tyrone, PA radar 9 mi
- Bellwood, PA radar 16 mi
- Clearfield, PA radar 18 mi
- Curwensville, PA radar 19 mi
- State College, PA radar 20 mi
- Altoona, PA radar 23 mi
- Williamsburg, PA radar 24 mi
- Huntingdon, PA radar 25 mi