Richfield, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Richfield, Summit County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Richfield?
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 Richfield, 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 Richfield get?
A normal year brings about 65 inches of snow to Richfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brunswick 0.5 Ne weather station 8.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (18.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 3.5 | 12.4 | 18.4 | 18.9 | 9.2 | 2.9 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Richfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 17 miles 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 Richfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 17 mi northwest | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 89 mi east-southeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 138 mi northwest | 15,900 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 Richfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Richfield, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 440 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 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 Richfield'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.
Richfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Richfield, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 17 miles northwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Richfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Richfield the lowest scan from KCLE is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Richfield 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 Richfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.