Westland, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Westland, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Westland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 228 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Westland, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (67 days) and flooding (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 228 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 2023 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 67 | Jul 2025 | May 19, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 52 | Apr 2024 | Sep 17, 2004 · $5.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 21 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2011 | Jun 24, 1996 · $20,000 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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Westland get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Westland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Washington 3 Ne weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.8 | 6.0 | 9.9 | 7.5 | 6.1 | 0.6 | 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 Westland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 18 miles north. 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 Westland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 18 mi north | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 114 mi northwest | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCCX State College, PA | 127 mi east-northeast | 13,900 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 Westland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Westland, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on August 3, 1963, which touched down about 21 miles east of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2025, which touched down about 4 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 349 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 12, 2023.
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 Westland'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.
Westland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Westland, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 18 miles north. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Westland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Westland the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Westland 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 Westland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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