Sheffield, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sheffield, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sheffield?
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 Sheffield, 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 Sheffield get?
A normal year brings about 93 inches of snow to Sheffield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kane 1Nne weather station 11.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (25.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 8.2 | 21.7 | 25.4 | 20.4 | 13.4 | 2.9 | 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 Sheffield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 76 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 Sheffield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 76 mi southeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 88 mi north | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 102 mi southwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Sheffield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sheffield, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 16 miles south of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 16, 2021, which touched down about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 54 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 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 Sheffield'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.
Sheffield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sheffield, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 76 miles southeast. KBUF (Buffalo, NY) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sheffield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sheffield the lowest scan from KCCX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Sheffield 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 Sheffield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Warren, PA radar 11 mi
- Kane, PA radar 12 mi
- Youngsville, PA radar 18 mi
- Johnsonburg, PA radar 23 mi
- Ridgway, PA radar 24 mi
- Bradford, PA radar 27 mi
- Smethport, PA radar 31 mi
- St. Marys, PA radar 31 mi
- Titusville, PA radar 33 mi
- Brockway, PA radar 34 mi