Fairlawn, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fairlawn, Summit County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fairlawn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 171 days in the Summit forecast zone and Summit County — the most common reported hazard around Fairlawn, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (67 days) and high winds (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 171 | Jun 2026 | May 22, 2024 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 67 | Jan 2025 | Nov 11, 2019 · 1 death · $1.2 million damage |
| High winds | 46 | Jan 2024 | Oct 30, 1996 · 1 death · $2.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Aug 2024 | Jul 21, 2003 · 3 deaths · $100 million damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2020 | Feb 28, 2011 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2004 | Aug 16, 1997 · $80,000 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 Summit forecast zone and Summit County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fairlawn get?
A normal year brings about 65 inches of snow to Fairlawn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brunswick 0.5 Ne weather station 12.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (18.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 3.5 | 12.4 | 18.4 | 18.9 | 9.2 | 2.9 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Fairlawn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 23 miles north-northwest. 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 Fairlawn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 23 mi north-northwest | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 84 mi east-southeast | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 144 mi northwest | 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 Fairlawn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fairlawn, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 28, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 423 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 8, 2007.
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 Fairlawn'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.
Fairlawn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fairlawn, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 23 miles north-northwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fairlawn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fairlawn the lowest scan from KCLE is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fairlawn 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 Fairlawn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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