Youngstown, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Youngstown, Mahoning County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Youngstown?
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 Youngstown, 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 Youngstown get?
A normal year brings about 68 inches of snow to Youngstown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Youngstown Rgnl Ap weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (19.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 4.5 | 14.8 | 19.6 | 15.1 | 10.5 | 2.6 | 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 Youngstown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 45 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 Youngstown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 45 mi south-southeast | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 67 mi west-northwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 138 mi east | 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 Youngstown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Youngstown, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 8 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 15 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 249 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 2, 1998.
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 Youngstown'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.
Youngstown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Youngstown, OH?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 45 miles south-southeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Youngstown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Youngstown the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Youngstown 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 Youngstown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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