Westlake, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Westlake, Cuyahoga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Westlake?
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 Westlake, 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 Westlake get?
A normal year brings about 64 inches of snow to Westlake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cleveland weather station 4.4 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 Westlake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 4 miles 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 Westlake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 4 mi southeast | 200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 110 mi southeast | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 117 mi northwest | 12,300 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 Westlake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Westlake, 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 9 miles south-southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south of town.
Hail: 267 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 Westlake'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.
Westlake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Westlake, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 4 miles southeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Westlake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Westlake the lowest scan from KCLE is about 200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Westlake 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 Westlake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.