Columbiana, OH Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Columbiana, Columbiana County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Columbiana?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 171 days in the Columbiana forecast zone and Columbiana County — the most common reported hazard around Columbiana, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (33 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	171	Jun 2026	Oct 6, 2024 · $1.0 million damage
Flash flooding	33	Jul 2023	Aug 27, 2004 · $3.2 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	30	Jan 2026	Jan 13, 1999 · $5,000 damage
Flooding	24	Jul 2019	Sep 17, 2004 · $475,000 damage
High winds	14	Mar 2023	Sep 14, 2008 · $1.0 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	14	Jan 2026	—
Ice storms & sleet	5	Feb 2011	Jan 22, 2005 · $2,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage	1	Jul 1998	Jul 21, 1998 · $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 Columbiana forecast zone and Columbiana County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Columbiana?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 34 miles southeast. 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 Columbiana	View
KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA	34 mi southeast	2,100 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KCLE Cleveland, OH	72 mi west-northwest	5,900 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KCCX State College, PA	139 mi east	16,100 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 Columbiana

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Columbiana, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 22 miles north of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 7, 2024, which passed about 22 miles south of town.

Hail: 252 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 26, 1956.

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 Columbiana'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.

Columbiana radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Columbiana, OH?

KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 34 miles southeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Columbiana?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Columbiana the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 2,100 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Columbiana 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 Columbiana, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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