North Olmsted, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Olmsted, Cuyahoga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Olmsted?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 220 days in the Cuyahoga forecast zone and Cuyahoga County — the most common reported hazard around North Olmsted, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (118 days) and high winds (64 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 220 | Jun 2026 | Jul 24, 1999 · 3 deaths · $2,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 118 | Nov 2025 | Mar 7, 2008 · $7.5 million damage |
| High winds | 64 | Apr 2024 | Apr 12, 2001 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 57 | Apr 2025 | Jun 22, 2006 · $35 million damage |
| Flooding | 28 | Jul 2021 | Jun 22, 2006 · $12 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 2021 · 7 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Sep 2005 | Jul 6, 1999 · 1 death |
| 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 Cuyahoga forecast zone and Cuyahoga County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Olmsted get?
A normal year brings about 64 inches of snow to North Olmsted, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cleveland weather station 3.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 4.5 | 12.2 | 18.4 | 15.1 | 10.8 | 2.7 | 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 North Olmsted?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 3 miles east. 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 North Olmsted | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 3 mi east | 100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 108 mi southeast | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 119 mi northwest | 12,600 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 North Olmsted
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Olmsted, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 7 miles south-southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 275 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 16, 1965.
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 North Olmsted'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.
North Olmsted radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Olmsted, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 3 miles east. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Olmsted?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Olmsted the lowest scan from KCLE is about 100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North Olmsted 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 North Olmsted, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.