East Alliance, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for East Alliance, Mahoning County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits East Alliance?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the Mahoning forecast zone and Mahoning County — the most common reported hazard around East Alliance, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (37 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Jun 2026 | Nov 5, 2017 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 37 | Dec 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · 1 death · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Dec 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $2.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Feb 2022 | Jul 21, 2003 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Sep 2022 | Jul 27, 2003 · $8.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Mar 2013 | Jan 5, 2005 · $1.2 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2007 | Jun 8, 2007 · 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 Mahoning forecast zone and Mahoning County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does East Alliance get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to East Alliance, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Louisville weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.7 | 6.7 | 10.5 | 7.6 | 4.9 | 0.3 | 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 East Alliance?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 52 miles east-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 East Alliance | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 52 mi east-southeast | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 54 mi northwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 160 mi east | 20,200 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 East Alliance
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of East Alliance, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 20 miles north of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 11, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 297 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 2, 1998.
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 East Alliance'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.
East Alliance radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to East Alliance, OH?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 52 miles east-southeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 54 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in East Alliance?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over East Alliance the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for East Alliance 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 East Alliance, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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