Hopedale, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hopedale, Harrison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hopedale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County — the most common reported hazard around Hopedale, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (29 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Jun 2026 | Nov 15, 2020 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 29 | May 2026 | Mar 20, 2020 · 2 deaths · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 13, 1999 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Feb 2022 | Sep 17, 2004 · $605,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hopedale get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Hopedale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cadiz weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.3 | 5.2 | 7.9 | 5.8 | 5.1 | 0.4 | 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 Hopedale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 38 miles east-northeast. 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 Hopedale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 38 mi east-northeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 90 mi north-northwest | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 146 mi south-southwest | 17,400 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 Hopedale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hopedale, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 8, 1969, which touched down about 16 miles west of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 17, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 201 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 July 21, 1983.
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 Hopedale'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.
Hopedale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hopedale, OH?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 38 miles east-northeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hopedale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hopedale the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hopedale 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 Hopedale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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