Portage Lakes, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Portage Lakes, Summit County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Portage Lakes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 171 days in the Summit forecast zone and Summit County — the most common reported hazard around Portage Lakes, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (67 days) and high winds (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 171 | Jun 2026 | May 22, 2024 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 67 | Jan 2025 | Nov 11, 2019 · 1 death · $1.2 million damage |
| High winds | 46 | Jan 2024 | Oct 30, 1996 · 1 death · $2.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Aug 2024 | Jul 21, 2003 · 3 deaths · $100 million damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2020 | Feb 28, 2011 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2004 | Aug 16, 1997 · $80,000 damage |
| 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 Summit forecast zone and Summit County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Portage Lakes get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Portage Lakes, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Akron Canton Rgnl Ap weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.3 | 8.9 | 13.4 | 12.0 | 7.6 | 1.7 | 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 Portage Lakes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 32 miles north-northwest. 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 Portage Lakes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 32 mi north-northwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 77 mi east-southeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 153 mi northwest | 18,800 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 Portage Lakes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Portage Lakes, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F5 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 24 miles east-northeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 28, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 401 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 8, 2007.
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 Portage Lakes'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.
Portage Lakes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Portage Lakes, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 32 miles north-northwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Portage Lakes?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Portage Lakes the lowest scan from KCLE is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Portage Lakes 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 Portage Lakes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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