Thompsontown, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Thompsontown, Juniata County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Thompsontown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Juniata forecast zone and Juniata County — the most common reported hazard around Thompsontown, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and high winds (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Jun 16, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Feb 2025 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jul 2023 | Jan 19, 1996 · 4 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2009 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 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 Juniata forecast zone and Juniata County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Thompsontown get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Thompsontown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Beavertown 1 Ne weather station 15 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.4 | 6.6 | 10.7 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 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 Thompsontown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 47 miles west-northwest. 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 Thompsontown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 47 mi west-northwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 111 mi south | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 130 mi north-northeast | 14,500 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 Thompsontown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Thompsontown, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F2 on July 23, 1952, which touched down about 18 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 2, 2023, which touched down about 14 miles east of town.
Hail: 68 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 16, 2022.
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 Thompsontown'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.
Thompsontown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Thompsontown, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 47 miles west-northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Thompsontown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Thompsontown the lowest scan from KCCX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Thompsontown 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 Thompsontown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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