West Lafayette, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Lafayette, Coshocton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Lafayette?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 134 days in the Coshocton forecast zone and Coshocton County — the most common reported hazard around West Lafayette, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (54 days) and flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 134 | Jun 2026 | May 11, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 54 | Aug 2024 | Jun 27, 1998 · $15 million damage |
| Flooding | 32 | Feb 2022 | Jan 4, 2005 · $125,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2026 | Jan 13, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2011 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2016 | Aug 10, 2016 · 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 Coshocton forecast zone and Coshocton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Lafayette get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to West Lafayette, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Coshocton Wpc Plt weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 5.6 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 0.2 | 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 West Lafayette?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 79 miles north. 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 West Lafayette | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 79 mi north | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 83 mi east-northeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 125 mi west-southwest | 13,500 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 West Lafayette
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Lafayette, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 20 miles west of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on June 9, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 211 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 16, 2022.
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 West Lafayette'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.
West Lafayette radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Lafayette, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 79 miles north. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Lafayette?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Lafayette the lowest scan from KCLE is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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