Weedville, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Weedville, Elk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Weedville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Elk forecast zone and Elk County — the most common reported hazard around Weedville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2021 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 14 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2009 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2026 | Dec 1, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | May 2014 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 2008 | May 18, 2008 · $250,000 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 Elk forecast zone and Elk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Weedville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 35 miles 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 Weedville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 35 mi southeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 104 mi west-southwest | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 116 mi north | 12,100 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 Weedville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 22 tornadoes within 25 miles of Weedville, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 19 miles north of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles north of town.
Hail: 47 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 31, 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 Weedville'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.
Weedville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Weedville, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 35 miles southeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Weedville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Weedville the lowest scan from KCCX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Weedville 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 Weedville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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