Cuyahoga Heights, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cuyahoga Heights, Cuyahoga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cuyahoga Heights?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 220 days in the Cuyahoga forecast zone and Cuyahoga County — the most common reported hazard around Cuyahoga Heights, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (118 days) and high winds (64 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 220 | Jun 2026 | Jul 24, 1999 · 3 deaths · $2,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 118 | Nov 2025 | Mar 7, 2008 · $7.5 million damage |
| High winds | 64 | Apr 2024 | Apr 12, 2001 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 57 | Apr 2025 | Jun 22, 2006 · $35 million damage |
| Flooding | 28 | Jul 2021 | Jun 22, 2006 · $12 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 2021 · 7 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Sep 2005 | Jul 6, 1999 · 1 death |
| 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 Cuyahoga forecast zone and Cuyahoga County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cuyahoga Heights get?
A normal year brings about 64 inches of snow to Cuyahoga Heights, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cleveland weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 4.5 | 12.2 | 18.4 | 15.1 | 10.8 | 2.7 | 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 Cuyahoga Heights?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 11 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 Cuyahoga Heights | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 11 mi west | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 98 mi southeast | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 128 mi northwest | 14,100 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 Cuyahoga Heights
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cuyahoga Heights, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 12 miles southwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 6, 2024, which passed about 10 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 320 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 16, 1965.
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 Cuyahoga Heights'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.
Cuyahoga Heights radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cuyahoga Heights, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 11 miles west. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cuyahoga Heights?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cuyahoga Heights the lowest scan from KCLE is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cuyahoga Heights 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 Cuyahoga Heights, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.