East Rochester, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for East Rochester, Columbiana County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits East Rochester?
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 East Rochester, 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.
How much snow does East Rochester get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to East Rochester, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Louisville weather station 12.4 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 Rochester?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 46 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 Rochester | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 46 mi east-southeast | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 63 mi northwest | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 159 mi east | 20,000 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 East Rochester
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of East Rochester, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on October 12, 1978, which passed about 7 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 17, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 217 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 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 Rochester'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 Rochester radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to East Rochester, OH?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 46 miles east-southeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in East Rochester?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over East Rochester the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for East Rochester 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 Rochester, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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