Edinboro, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Edinboro, Erie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Edinboro?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 221 days in the Southern Erie forecast zone and Erie County — the most common reported hazard around Edinboro, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (165 days) and flash flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 221 | Nov 2025 | Dec 1, 2020 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 165 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2010 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jun 2025 | Nov 5, 2017 · 2 deaths · $270,000 damage |
| High winds | 42 | Dec 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Dec 2022 | Apr 29, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Sep 2022 | Mar 1, 2020 · $5.0 million damage |
| Storm surge | 2 | May 1997 | Mar 14, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Nov 1997 | Nov 14, 1997 · $30,000 damage |
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 Southern Erie forecast zone and Erie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Edinboro get?
A normal year brings about 114 inches of snow to Edinboro, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Union City Filtration Plant weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (30.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 14.5 | 27.6 | 30.3 | 21.3 | 15.8 | 3.8 | 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 Edinboro?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 93 miles south. 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 Edinboro | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 93 mi south | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 95 mi west-southwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 103 mi northeast | 10,000 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 Edinboro
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of Edinboro, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 9 miles west-northwest of town and caused 12 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 9, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 175 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 4, 2010.
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 Edinboro'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.
Edinboro radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Edinboro, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 93 miles south. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Edinboro?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Edinboro the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 8,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Edinboro 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 Edinboro, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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