Birmingham, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Birmingham, Erie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Birmingham?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 119 days in the Erie forecast zone and Erie County — the most common reported hazard around Birmingham, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (42 days) and flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 119 | Jun 2026 | Jun 5, 2016 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 42 | Feb 2022 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 42 | May 2021 | Jun 22, 2006 · $30 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Feb 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $3.8 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2025 | Aug 23, 2023 · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Dec 2022 | Apr 29, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 1998 | Jun 11, 1996 · $350,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 6 | Apr 1998 | Apr 9, 1998 · $1.0 million 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 Erie forecast zone and Erie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Birmingham get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Birmingham, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oberlin weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.4 | 8.5 | 14.4 | 12.4 | 8.4 | 1.9 | 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 Birmingham?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 27 miles east-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 Birmingham | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 27 mi east-northeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 111 mi north-northwest | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 125 mi east-southeast | 13,500 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 Birmingham
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Birmingham, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 9 miles southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 13, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles south of town.
Hail: 203 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 8, 1993.
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 Birmingham'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.
Birmingham radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Birmingham, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 27 miles east-northeast. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Birmingham?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Birmingham the lowest scan from KCLE is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Birmingham 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 Birmingham, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Wakeman, OH radar 6 mi
- Vermilion, OH radar 6 mi
- South Amherst, OH radar 7 mi
- Oberlin, OH radar 8 mi
- Amherst, OH radar 9 mi
- Huron, OH radar 11 mi
- Lorain, OH radar 12 mi
- Milan, OH radar 13 mi
- Elyria, OH radar 13 mi
- Norwalk, OH radar 14 mi