Hilltop, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hilltop, Trumbull County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hilltop?
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 Hilltop, 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 Hilltop get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Hilltop, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Warren 3 S weather station 4.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 6.5 | 9.6 | 6.4 | 4.4 | 0.2 | 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 Hilltop?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 51 miles south-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 Hilltop | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 51 mi south-southeast | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 61 mi west-northwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 144 mi east | 16,900 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 Hilltop
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hilltop, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 3 miles north of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 6, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 243 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 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 Hilltop'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.
Hilltop radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hilltop, OH?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 51 miles south-southeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 61 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hilltop?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hilltop the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hilltop 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 Hilltop, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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