Sylvan Hills, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sylvan Hills, Blair County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sylvan Hills?
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 Sylvan Hills, 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 Sylvan Hills get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Sylvan Hills, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Altoona 7 Sw weather station 2.8 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 Sylvan Hills?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 38 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 Sylvan Hills | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 38 mi north-northeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 97 mi west | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 112 mi south-southeast | 11,500 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 Sylvan Hills
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sylvan Hills, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 19, 1996, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 29, 2024, which touched down about 9 miles south 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 2.00-inch hail on May 28, 2019.
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 Sylvan Hills'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.
Sylvan Hills radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sylvan Hills, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 38 miles north-northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sylvan Hills?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sylvan Hills the lowest scan from KCCX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sylvan Hills 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 Sylvan Hills, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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