Arcade, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arcade, Wyoming County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arcade?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 162 days in the Wyoming forecast zone and Wyoming County — the most common reported hazard around Arcade, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (71 days) and high winds (60 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 162 | Jan 2026 | Nov 16, 2022 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | May 2025 | Sep 4, 2017 · $30,000 damage |
| High winds | 60 | Mar 2026 | Oct 31, 2019 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2024 | Jun 26, 1998 · $4.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2021 | Jul 8, 1998 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2023 | Jan 31, 2002 · $250,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Feb 2020 | Mar 12, 2014 · $45,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2011 | May 22, 2004 · $75,000 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 Wyoming forecast zone and Wyoming County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Arcade get?
A normal year brings about 85 inches of snow to Arcade, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rushford weather station 13.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (22.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 10.3 | 20.1 | 22.2 | 16.4 | 13.2 | 2.7 | 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 Arcade?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 33 miles north-northwest. 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 Arcade | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 33 mi north-northwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 113 mi south-southeast | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 127 mi east | 14,000 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 Arcade
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arcade, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on August 19, 1970, which touched down about 22 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 9, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 59 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 28, 2017.
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 Arcade'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.
Arcade radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arcade, NY?
KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 33 miles north-northwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arcade?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arcade the lowest scan from KBUF is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Arcade 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 Arcade, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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