Valencia, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Valencia, Butler County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Valencia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 205 days in the Butler forecast zone and Butler County — the most common reported hazard around Valencia, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (47 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 205 | Jun 2026 | Jun 12, 2015 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 47 | Jul 2025 | May 28, 2019 · $5.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Apr 2024 | May 29, 2019 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Dec 2016 | Nov 13, 1997 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 1997 | Jun 19, 1996 · $10,000 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 Butler forecast zone and Butler County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Valencia get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Valencia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Butler 2 Sw weather station 12 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.1 | 6.8 | 11.3 | 9.7 | 5.3 | 0.6 | 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 Valencia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 16 miles 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 Valencia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 16 mi southwest | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 105 mi east | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 110 mi west-northwest | 11,100 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 Valencia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Valencia, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 3, 1980, which passed about 14 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles north of town.
Hail: 419 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 26, 1956.
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 Valencia'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.
Valencia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Valencia, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 16 miles southwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Valencia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Valencia the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Valencia 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 Valencia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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