Sproul, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sproul, Blair County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sproul?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Blair forecast zone and Blair County — the most common reported hazard around Sproul, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and flash flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jun 2026 | Mar 16, 2025 · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Jan 2026 | Dec 14, 2013 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jun 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · 1 death |
| High winds | 25 | Mar 2026 | Feb 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Jun 2025 | Sep 17, 2004 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 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 Blair forecast zone and Blair County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sproul get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Sproul, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Altoona 7 Sw weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.7 | 7.5 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 6.6 | 0.5 | 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 Sproul?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 51 miles north-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 Sproul | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 51 mi north-northeast | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 94 mi west-northwest | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 103 mi south-southeast | 10,100 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 Sproul
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sproul, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F2 on May 13, 1956, which touched down about 20 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 29, 2024, which touched down about 4 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 58 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 17, 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 Sproul'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.
Sproul radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sproul, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 51 miles north-northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sproul?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sproul the lowest scan from KCCX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sproul 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 Sproul, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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