Amsterdam, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Amsterdam, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Amsterdam?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 140 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Amsterdam, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (28 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 140 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2008 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Apr 2024 | Jun 29, 1998 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Jan 13, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2018 | Sep 17, 2004 · $1.3 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 · $10,000 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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Amsterdam get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Amsterdam, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cadiz weather station 14.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.3 | 5.2 | 7.9 | 5.8 | 5.1 | 0.4 | 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 Amsterdam?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 37 miles east. 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 Amsterdam | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 37 mi east | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 81 mi northwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 155 mi south-southwest | 19,200 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 Amsterdam
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Amsterdam, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 8, 1969, which touched down about 19 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 25, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 202 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 14, 2014.
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 Amsterdam'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.
Amsterdam radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Amsterdam, OH?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 37 miles east. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Amsterdam?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Amsterdam the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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