Afton, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Afton, Chenango County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Afton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 139 days in the Chenango forecast zone and Chenango County — the most common reported hazard around Afton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (93 days) and flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 139 | Jun 2026 | May 1, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 93 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 42 | Jun 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · $50 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Jun 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · 1 death · $50 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2022 | Jan 10, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Feb 2019 | Nov 13, 2003 · $220,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Mar 2008 | Apr 4, 2003 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Apr 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 · $370,000 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 Chenango forecast zone and Chenango County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Afton get?
A normal year brings about 79 inches of snow to Afton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Unadilla 2 N weather station 13.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (20.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 6.1 | 14.9 | 20.0 | 18.3 | 16.2 | 3.0 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Afton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 24 miles west. 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 Afton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 24 mi west | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KENX Albany, NY | 79 mi east-northeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 106 mi north | 10,500 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 Afton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Afton, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 11 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on February 28, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles west of town.
Hail: 147 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 21, 1990.
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 Afton'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.
Afton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Afton, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 24 miles west. KENX (Albany, NY) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Afton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Afton the lowest scan from KBGM is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Afton 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 Afton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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