Accord, NY Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Accord, Ulster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Accord?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 163 days in the Western Ulster forecast zone and Ulster County — the most common reported hazard around Accord, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (95 days) and flooding (55 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds163Jun 2026May 29, 1998 · 1 death · $500 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms95Jan 2026Mar 31, 1997 · $1.0 million damage
Flooding55Aug 2024Jan 19, 1996 · $5.0 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill49Feb 2026—
Flash flooding49Jul 2023Dec 17, 2000 · 1 death
High winds32Mar 2021Oct 29, 2012 · 1 death
Lightning casualties & damage20Sep 2023Jul 3, 2009 · 1 death
Excessive heat18Jun 2025—

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 Western Ulster forecast zone and Ulster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Accord get?

A normal year brings about 59 inches of snow to Accord, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mohonk Lake weather station 4.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.6 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.12.812.914.614.612.41.80.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Accord?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 55 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over AccordView
KENX
Albany, NY		55 mi north4,000 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KBGM
Binghamton, NY		94 mi west-northwest8,800 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KOKX
Upton, NY		96 mi southeast9,000 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation

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 Accord

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 31 tornadoes within 25 miles of Accord, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F2 on May 9, 1961, which passed about 22 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 9, 2024, which touched down about 10 miles east-southeast of town.

Hail: 140 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 8, 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 Accord'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.

Accord radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Accord, NY?

KENX (Albany, NY), about 55 miles north. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Accord?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Accord the lowest scan from KENX is about 4,000 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Accord 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 Accord, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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