Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wallenpaupack Lake Estates?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Southern Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flash flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Jun 2026 | Aug 16, 1997 · 1 death · $45,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Jul 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · 1 death · $50 million damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2019 | Jun 27, 2006 · $5.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Feb 2019 | Oct 29, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Mar 2012 | — |
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 Southern Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wallenpaupack Lake Estates get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hawley 1 E weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (13.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.3 | 9.1 | 13.0 | 13.2 | 9.4 | 1.1 | 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 Wallenpaupack Lake Estates?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 67 miles north-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 Wallenpaupack Lake Estates | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 67 mi north-northwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 103 mi northeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 110 mi south-southeast | 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 Wallenpaupack Lake Estates
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 11 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 27, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 118 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 24, 1985.
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 Wallenpaupack Lake Estates'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.
Wallenpaupack Lake Estates radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 67 miles north-northwest. KENX (Albany, NY) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wallenpaupack Lake Estates?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wallenpaupack Lake Estates the lowest scan from KBGM is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wallenpaupack Lake Estates 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 Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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