West New York, NJ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West New York, Hudson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West New York?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 66 days in the Hudson forecast zone and Hudson County — the most common reported hazard around West New York, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 66 | Aug 2025 | Sep 1, 2021 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2016 · 3 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | Jun 2026 | Jun 10, 2008 · 1 death · $3,000 damage |
| High winds | 37 | Dec 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 2 deaths · $900,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | May 2019 | Aug 28, 2011 · 2 deaths |
| Coastal flooding | 16 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2013 | Jul 4, 1999 · 3 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2009 | Aug 12, 2001 · $10,000 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 Hudson forecast zone and Hudson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West New York get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to West New York, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the New York Cntrl Pk Twr weather station 2.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 4.9 | 8.8 | 10.1 | 5.0 | 0.4 | 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 West New York?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 60 miles east. 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 West New York | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 60 mi east | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 62 mi south-southwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 124 mi north | 13,500 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 West New York
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of West New York, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an EF2 on August 8, 2007, which passed about 10 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 13, 2021, which passed about 19 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 209 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 1, 2011.
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 West New York'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.
West New York radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West New York, NJ?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 60 miles east. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West New York?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West New York the lowest scan from KOKX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West New York 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 West New York, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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