Vowinckel, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Vowinckel, Clarion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Vowinckel?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 124 days in the Clarion forecast zone and Clarion County — the most common reported hazard around Vowinckel, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 124 | Jun 2026 | Oct 6, 2024 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Mar 2026 | Feb 1, 2008 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jun 2025 | Jul 19, 1996 · 1 death · $75 million damage |
| High winds | 20 | Feb 2019 | Sep 14, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Jul 2019 | Sep 17, 2004 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Feb 2016 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | 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 Clarion forecast zone and Clarion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Vowinckel get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to Vowinckel, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tionesta 2 Se Lake weather station 12.1 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 Vowinckel?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 72 miles east-southeast. 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 Vowinckel | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 72 mi east-southeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 79 mi southwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 110 mi north-northeast | 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 Vowinckel
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Vowinckel, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 12 miles west of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 9, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 72 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 April 20, 2017.
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 Vowinckel'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.
Vowinckel radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Vowinckel, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 72 miles east-southeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Vowinckel?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Vowinckel the lowest scan from KCCX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Vowinckel 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 Vowinckel, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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