Sylvania, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sylvania, Bradford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sylvania?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 138 days in the Bradford forecast zone and Bradford County — the most common reported hazard around Sylvania, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (75 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (69 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 138 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 75 | Jul 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · $25 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 69 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Dec 2020 | Sep 7, 2011 · 1 death · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Oct 2012 | Nov 2, 1999 · $210,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jul 2020 | Jul 6, 2020 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2008 | Jan 1, 2003 · $70,000 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 Bradford forecast zone and Bradford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sylvania get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Sylvania, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Canton weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.8 | 8.8 | 10.1 | 9.9 | 8.8 | 1.5 | 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 Sylvania?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 53 miles east-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 Sylvania | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 53 mi east-northeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 85 mi southwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 124 mi northwest | 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 Sylvania
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sylvania, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which passed about 18 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 29, 2019, which touched down about 16 miles west of town.
Hail: 113 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 31, 2002.
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 Sylvania'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.
Sylvania radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sylvania, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 53 miles east-northeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sylvania?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sylvania the lowest scan from KBGM is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sylvania 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 Sylvania, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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