Cortland, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cortland, Trumbull County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cortland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 187 days in the Trumbull forecast zone and Trumbull County — the most common reported hazard around Cortland, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (66 days) and high winds (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 187 | Jun 2026 | Nov 5, 2017 · $650,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 66 | Nov 2025 | Dec 22, 2004 · $1.8 million damage |
| High winds | 41 | Dec 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Aug 2025 | Jul 21, 2003 · 1 death · $12 million damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Feb 2022 | Jul 21, 2003 · $32 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Dec 2022 | Apr 29, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Mar 2013 | Jan 5, 2005 · $750,000 damage |
| 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 Trumbull forecast zone and Trumbull County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cortland get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Cortland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mosquito Creek Lake weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 2.6 | 8.0 | 12.8 | 8.8 | 6.8 | 1.2 | 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 Cortland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 59 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 Cortland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 59 mi west | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 61 mi south-southeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 144 mi east | 17,000 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 Cortland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cortland, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 8 miles south of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 12, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 223 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 16, 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 Cortland'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.
Cortland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cortland, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 59 miles west. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 61 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cortland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cortland the lowest scan from KCLE is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cortland 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 Cortland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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