Brookside, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brookside, Belmont County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brookside?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 120 days in the Belmont forecast zone and Belmont County — the most common reported hazard around Brookside, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (64 days) and flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 120 | Jun 2026 | Jul 20, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 64 | Jun 2025 | Jun 28, 1998 · 1 death · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 38 | Apr 2024 | Sep 17, 2004 · 1 death · $13 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 13, 1999 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | Feb 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2022 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 2010 | May 31, 2010 · 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 Belmont forecast zone and Belmont County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brookside get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Brookside, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pike Island(Lock & Dam) weather station 6.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 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 Brookside?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 43 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 Brookside | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 43 mi northeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 109 mi north-northwest | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 132 mi south-southwest | 14,800 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 Brookside
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brookside, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and May. The strongest was an F2 on April 27, 1954, which touched down about 12 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 184 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 12, 2023.
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 Brookside'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.
Brookside radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brookside, OH?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 43 miles northeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brookside?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brookside the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brookside 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 Brookside, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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