Apalachin, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Apalachin, Tioga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Apalachin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Tioga forecast zone and Tioga County — the most common reported hazard around Apalachin, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (71 days) and flash flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jun 2026 | Jul 7, 2021 · $70,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 71 | Jan 2026 | Dec 13, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Mar 2026 | Jun 27, 2006 · $100 million damage |
| Flooding | 29 | Dec 2020 | Sep 7, 2011 · $309 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2022 | Jan 10, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Feb 2011 | Nov 13, 2003 · $120,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jun 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2003 | Jan 1, 2003 · $100,000 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 Tioga forecast zone and Tioga County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Apalachin get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Apalachin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Owego 3 Wsw weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (12.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.9 | 9.6 | 11.9 | 12.2 | 10.8 | 1.6 | 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 Apalachin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 13 miles northeast. 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 Apalachin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 13 mi northeast | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KENX Albany, NY | 113 mi east-northeast | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 119 mi north-northeast | 12,600 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 Apalachin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Apalachin, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF0 on February 28, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 211 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 1, 2022.
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 Apalachin'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.
Apalachin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Apalachin, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 13 miles northeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Apalachin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Apalachin the lowest scan from KBGM is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Apalachin 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 Apalachin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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