Petersburg, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Petersburg, Mahoning County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Petersburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the Mahoning forecast zone and Mahoning County — the most common reported hazard around Petersburg, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (37 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Jun 2026 | Nov 5, 2017 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 37 | Dec 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · 1 death · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Dec 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $2.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Feb 2022 | Jul 21, 2003 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Sep 2022 | Jul 27, 2003 · $8.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Mar 2013 | Jan 5, 2005 · $1.2 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2007 | Jun 8, 2007 · 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 Mahoning forecast zone and Mahoning County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Petersburg get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Petersburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the New Castle 1 N weather station 11.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 4.9 | 10.1 | 7.7 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 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 Petersburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 31 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 Petersburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 31 mi south-southeast | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 77 mi west-northwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 132 mi east | 14,800 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 Petersburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Petersburg, 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 21 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 23 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 268 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 26, 1956.
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 Petersburg'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.
Petersburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Petersburg, OH?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 31 miles south-southeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Petersburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Petersburg the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Petersburg 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 Petersburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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