Lake City, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake City, Erie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 165 days in the Northern Erie forecast zone and Erie County — the most common reported hazard around Lake City, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (146 days) and high winds (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 165 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2010 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 146 | Feb 2025 | Dec 24, 2017 · $15 million damage |
| High winds | 57 | Dec 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jun 2025 | Nov 5, 2017 · 2 deaths · $270,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Sep 2022 | Oct 31, 2019 · $8.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Dec 2022 | Apr 29, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 2 | May 1997 | Mar 14, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | 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 Northern Erie forecast zone and Erie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake City get?
A normal year brings about 104 inches of snow to Lake City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Erie Intl Ap weather station 9.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (31.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 9.6 | 26.3 | 31.8 | 19.4 | 14.5 | 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 Lake City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 89 miles west-southwest. 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 Lake City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 89 mi west-southwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 103 mi south | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 104 mi northeast | 10,200 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 Lake City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 40 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake City, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 8 miles south-southeast of town and caused 12 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on June 9, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles east of town.
Hail: 121 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 8, 1980.
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 Lake City'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.
Lake City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake City, PA?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 89 miles west-southwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake City the lowest scan from KCLE is about 8,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lake City 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 Lake City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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