Lafferty, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lafferty, Belmont County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lafferty?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 120 days in the Belmont forecast zone and Belmont County — the most common reported hazard around Lafferty, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (64 days) and flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 120 | Jun 2026 | Jul 20, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 64 | Jun 2025 | Jun 28, 1998 · 1 death · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 38 | Apr 2024 | Sep 17, 2004 · 1 death · $13 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 13, 1999 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | Feb 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2022 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 2010 | May 31, 2010 · 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 Belmont forecast zone and Belmont County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lafferty get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Lafferty, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cadiz weather station 10.6 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 Lafferty?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 51 miles 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 Lafferty | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 51 mi northeast | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 100 mi north-northwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 130 mi south-southwest | 14,500 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 Lafferty
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lafferty, 6 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 northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on February 28, 2024, which passed about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 174 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 2, 2025.
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 Lafferty'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.
Lafferty radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lafferty, OH?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 51 miles northeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lafferty?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lafferty the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lafferty 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 Lafferty, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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