Bedford Heights, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bedford Heights, Cuyahoga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bedford Heights?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 220 days in the Cuyahoga forecast zone and Cuyahoga County — the most common reported hazard around Bedford Heights, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (118 days) and high winds (64 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 220 | Jun 2026 | Jul 24, 1999 · 3 deaths · $2,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 118 | Nov 2025 | Mar 7, 2008 · $7.5 million damage |
| High winds | 64 | Apr 2024 | Apr 12, 2001 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 57 | Apr 2025 | Jun 22, 2006 · $35 million damage |
| Flooding | 28 | Jul 2021 | Jun 22, 2006 · $12 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 2021 · 7 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Sep 2005 | Jul 6, 1999 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 1999 | — |
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 Cuyahoga forecast zone and Cuyahoga County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bedford Heights?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 19 miles west. 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 Bedford Heights | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 19 mi west | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 90 mi southeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 135 mi northwest | 15,300 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 Bedford Heights
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bedford Heights, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F5 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 12, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 375 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 8, 2007.
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 Bedford Heights'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.
Bedford Heights radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bedford Heights, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 19 miles west. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bedford Heights?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bedford Heights the lowest scan from KCLE is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bedford Heights 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 Bedford Heights, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.