Waverly, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waverly, Lackawanna County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waverly?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Lackawanna forecast zone and Lackawanna County — the most common reported hazard around Waverly, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (70 days) and flash flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Jun 2026 | Nov 25, 2004 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 70 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Jun 2026 | Sep 9, 2023 · 2 deaths · $2.5 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2021 | Sep 16, 1999 · $630,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Jun 2026 | Sep 13, 2001 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 13 | May 2019 | Jun 27, 2006 · $5.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2021 | — |
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 Lackawanna forecast zone and Lackawanna County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waverly get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Waverly, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wilkes-Barre Intl Ap weather station 13.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 3.2 | 7.7 | 11.7 | 10.9 | 10.1 | 0.8 | 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 Waverly?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 49 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 Waverly | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 49 mi north-northwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 111 mi northeast | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCCX State College, PA | 127 mi west-southwest | 13,900 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 Waverly
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waverly, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 6 miles west-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 2, 2023, which touched down about 18 miles north of town.
Hail: 137 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 28, 2019.
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 Waverly'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.
Waverly radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waverly, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 49 miles north-northwest. KENX (Albany, NY) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waverly?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waverly the lowest scan from KBGM is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Waverly 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 Waverly, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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