Platea, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Platea, Erie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Platea?
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 Platea, 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 Platea get?
A normal year brings about 111 inches of snow to Platea, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Springboro 3 Wnw weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (38.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 10.2 | 26.2 | 38.0 | 19.0 | 13.6 | 3.5 | 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 Platea?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 87 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 Platea | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 87 mi west-southwest | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 98 mi south | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 107 mi northeast | 10,600 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 Platea
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 45 tornadoes within 25 miles of Platea, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 3 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-northeast of town.
Hail: 152 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 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 Platea'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.
Platea radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Platea, PA?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 87 miles west-southwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Platea?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Platea the lowest scan from KCLE is about 7,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Platea 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 Platea, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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