Spring City, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spring City, Chester County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spring City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 250 days in the Western Chester forecast zone and Chester County — the most common reported hazard around Spring City, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (108 days) and flooding (63 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 250 | Jun 2026 | Jul 18, 2006 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 108 | Jul 2025 | Sep 1, 2021 · 1 death · $41 million damage |
| Flooding | 63 | Jul 2025 | Nov 8, 2006 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 34 | Apr 2023 | Apr 15, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Dec 2022 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Dec 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 Western Chester forecast zone and Chester County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Spring City get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Spring City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Graterford 1 E weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 3.9 | 5.4 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 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 Spring City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 62 miles east-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 Spring City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 62 mi east-southeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 94 mi south | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 133 mi southwest | 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 Spring City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spring City, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 27, 1994, which touched down about 4 miles north-northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 1, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 228 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 29, 1995.
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 Spring City'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.
Spring City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spring City, PA?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 62 miles east-southeast. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spring City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spring City the lowest scan from KDIX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Spring City 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 Spring City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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