Angola on the Lake, NY Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Angola on the Lake, Erie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Angola on the Lake?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 149 days in the Southern Erie forecast zone and Erie County — the most common reported hazard around Angola on the Lake, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (143 days) and high winds (62 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	149	Jun 2026	Nov 6, 2015 · $200,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	143	Jan 2026	Nov 19, 2014 · 1 death · $2.5 million damage
High winds	62	Mar 2026	Oct 31, 2019 · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding	58	Jun 2026	Aug 9, 2009 · $15 million damage
Flooding	47	Apr 2025	Nov 1, 2019 · $5.5 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage	14	Oct 2018	Jul 25, 2011 · $500,000 damage
Blizzards	5	Dec 2022	Mar 12, 2014 · $27,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	4	Feb 2026	—

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 Erie forecast zone and Erie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Angola on the Lake get?

A normal year brings about 208 inches of snow to Angola on the Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Perrysburg weather station 13.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (66.0 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.3	15.7	51.3	66.0	46.3	21.9	6.7	0.1

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Angola on the Lake?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 26 miles northeast. 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 Angola on the Lake	View
KBUF Buffalo, NY	26 mi northeast	1,500 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KCCX State College, PA	131 mi south-southeast	14,700 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA	159 mi south-southwest	19,900 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 Angola on the Lake

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Angola on the Lake, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which passed about 23 miles south of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 5, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles north-northeast of town.

Hail: 58 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 May 28, 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 Angola on the Lake'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.

Angola on the Lake radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Angola on the Lake, NY?

KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 26 miles northeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Angola on the Lake?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Angola on the Lake the lowest scan from KBUF is about 1,500 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Angola on the Lake 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 Angola on the Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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