Olmsted Falls, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Olmsted Falls, Cuyahoga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Olmsted Falls?
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 Olmsted Falls, 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 Olmsted Falls get?
A normal year brings about 64 inches of snow to Olmsted Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cleveland weather station 4 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 Olmsted Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 4 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 Olmsted Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 4 mi northeast | 200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 105 mi east-southeast | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 122 mi northwest | 13,100 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 Olmsted Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Olmsted Falls, 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 4 miles south-southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 305 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 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 Olmsted Falls'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.
Olmsted Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Olmsted Falls, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 4 miles northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Olmsted Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Olmsted Falls the lowest scan from KCLE is about 200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Olmsted Falls 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 Olmsted Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.