Wrightsville, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wrightsville, York County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wrightsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 250 days in the York forecast zone and York County — the most common reported hazard around Wrightsville, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (68 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 250 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2026 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 71 | Jul 2025 | May 9, 2004 · 2 deaths · $5.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 68 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 43 | Feb 2026 | Sep 7, 2011 · 1 death · $4.7 million damage |
| High winds | 23 | Dec 2025 | Nov 13, 2003 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2008 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2025 | Jun 19, 2007 · 1 death |
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 York forecast zone and York County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wrightsville get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Wrightsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Landisville 2 Nw weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 3.9 | 7.1 | 6.7 | 4.5 | 0.3 | 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 Wrightsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 89 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 Wrightsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 89 mi southwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 99 mi northwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 101 mi southeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Wrightsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wrightsville, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on April 5, 1952, which passed about 11 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 223 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 9, 1980.
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 Wrightsville'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.
Wrightsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wrightsville, PA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 89 miles southwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wrightsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wrightsville the lowest scan from KLWX is about 8,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wrightsville 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 Wrightsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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