Buffalo, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Buffalo, Guernsey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Buffalo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 119 days in the Guernsey forecast zone and Guernsey County — the most common reported hazard around Buffalo, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (34 days) and flash flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 119 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 34 | Apr 2024 | Jan 4, 2004 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Apr 2024 | Jun 27, 1998 · $19 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2026 | Jan 13, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Feb 2019 | Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2022 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Feb 2020 | — |
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 Guernsey forecast zone and Guernsey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Buffalo get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Buffalo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cambridge weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 3.1 | 0.0 | 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 Buffalo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 81 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 Buffalo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 81 mi east-northeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 105 mi north | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 112 mi south | 11,400 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 Buffalo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Buffalo, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F2 on March 10, 1986, which passed about 13 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 143 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 3, 2022.
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 Buffalo'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.
Buffalo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Buffalo, OH?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 81 miles east-northeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Buffalo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Buffalo the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 7,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Buffalo 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 Buffalo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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