Tionesta, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tionesta, Forest County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tionesta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 77 days in the Forest forecast zone and Forest County — the most common reported hazard around Tionesta, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (56 days) and high winds (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 77 | Jun 2026 | Jul 26, 2012 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 56 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Feb 2019 | Sep 14, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 13 | Jan 2013 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2019 | Jan 19, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2014 | Sep 17, 2004 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2005 | Jun 27, 2005 · 1 death |
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 Forest forecast zone and Forest County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tionesta get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to Tionesta, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tionesta 2 Se Lake weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.6 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 10.4 | 7.8 | 1.0 | 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 Tionesta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 78 miles south-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 Tionesta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 78 mi south-southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 85 mi east-southeast | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 107 mi north-northeast | 10,600 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 Tionesta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tionesta, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 5 miles south-southwest of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 9, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 87 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 15, 1996.
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 Tionesta'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.
Tionesta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tionesta, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 78 miles south-southwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tionesta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tionesta the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Tionesta 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 Tionesta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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