Sligo, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sligo, Clarion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sligo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 124 days in the Clarion forecast zone and Clarion County — the most common reported hazard around Sligo, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 124 | Jun 2026 | Oct 6, 2024 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Mar 2026 | Feb 1, 2008 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jun 2025 | Jul 19, 1996 · 1 death · $75 million damage |
| High winds | 20 | Feb 2019 | Sep 14, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Jul 2019 | Sep 17, 2004 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Feb 2016 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Clarion forecast zone and Clarion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sligo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 55 miles southwest. 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 Sligo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 55 mi southwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 79 mi east | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 124 mi west | 13,400 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 Sligo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sligo, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 22 miles north of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 9, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 113 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on March 28, 2020.
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 Sligo'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.
Sligo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sligo, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 55 miles southwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sligo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sligo the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sligo 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 Sligo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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