Three Springs, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Three Springs, Huntingdon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Three Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Huntingdon forecast zone and Huntingdon County — the most common reported hazard around Three Springs, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2025 · $60,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2025 | Nov 7, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 26 | Sep 2025 | Dec 1, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Feb 2019 | Feb 12, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Nov 2013 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | 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 Huntingdon forecast zone and Huntingdon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Three Springs get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Three Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Saxton 1W weather station 14.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 0.2 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 8.5 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 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 Three Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 50 miles north. 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 Three Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 50 mi north | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 88 mi south-southeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 120 mi west-northwest | 12,700 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 Three Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Three Springs, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an EF2 on April 19, 2019, which touched down about 20 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 29, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 47 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 June 29, 1976.
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 Three Springs'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.
Three Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Three Springs, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 50 miles north. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Three Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Three Springs the lowest scan from KCCX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Three Springs 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 Three Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Everett, PA radar 24 mi
- Roaring Spring, PA radar 24 mi
- Chambersburg, PA radar 25 mi
- Mercersburg, PA radar 26 mi
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