Slippery Rock University, PA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Slippery Rock University, Butler 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 Slippery Rock University?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 205 days in the Butler forecast zone and Butler County — the most common reported hazard around Slippery Rock University, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (47 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds205Jun 2026Jun 12, 2015 · 1 death · $10,000 damage
Flash flooding47Jul 2025May 28, 2019 · $5.1 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms36Jan 2026Feb 1, 2008 · $10,000 damage
Flooding30Apr 2024May 29, 2019 · $5.0 million damage
High winds16Mar 2026Sep 14, 2008 · $5.0 million damage
Ice storms & sleet11Dec 2016Nov 13, 1997 · $5,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill9Jan 2026—
Lightning casualties & damage2Jul 1997Jun 19, 1996 · $10,000 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 Butler forecast zone and Butler County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Slippery Rock University?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 38 miles south-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Slippery Rock UniversityView
KPBZ
Pittsburgh, PA		38 mi south-southwest2,500 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KCLE
Cleveland, OH		97 mi west-northwest9,200 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KCCX
State College, PA		107 mi east10,600 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 Slippery Rock University

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Slippery Rock University, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F5 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 223 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 26, 1956.

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 Slippery Rock University'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.

Slippery Rock University radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Slippery Rock University, PA?

KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 38 miles south-southwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Slippery Rock University?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Slippery Rock University the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 2,500 ft up.

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

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