Tarentum, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tarentum, Allegheny County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tarentum?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 280 days in the Allegheny forecast zone and Allegheny County — the most common reported hazard around Tarentum, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (173 days) and flooding (72 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 280 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 2002 · 1 death · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 173 | Jun 2026 | Aug 19, 2011 · 4 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 72 | Aug 2021 | Sep 17, 2004 · 1 death · $26 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Mar 2026 | Jan 2, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 34 | Mar 2026 | Feb 12, 2009 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | May 2024 | May 25, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2016 | Jan 22, 2005 · $5,000 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 Allegheny forecast zone and Allegheny County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tarentum get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Tarentum, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Salina 3 W weather station 13 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.7 | 7.1 | 8.2 | 5.5 | 0.3 | 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 Tarentum?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 25 miles west-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Tarentum | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 25 mi west-southwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 95 mi east-northeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 123 mi west-northwest | 13,200 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 Tarentum
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tarentum, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 3, 1980, which passed about 4 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 20, 2024, which touched down about 11 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 399 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on March 28, 2020.
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 Tarentum'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.
Tarentum radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tarentum, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 25 miles west-southwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tarentum?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tarentum the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tarentum 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 Tarentum, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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