Athens, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Athens, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Athens?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 92 days in the Eastern Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Athens, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (75 days) and excessive heat (67 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 92 | Jun 2026 | Jul 27, 2008 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 67 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Aug 2024 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 26 | Feb 2019 | Sep 16, 1999 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 25 | Dec 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Sep 2023 | Aug 16, 2002 · $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 Eastern Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Athens get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Athens, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hudson Correctional Facility weather station 2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 9.1 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 4.4 | 0.3 | 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 Athens?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 25 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 Athens | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 25 mi north-northwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 109 mi south-southeast | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 111 mi west | 11,300 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 Athens
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 31 tornadoes within 25 miles of Athens, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on August 28, 1973, which passed about 22 miles east-northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2018, which passed about 15 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-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 Athens'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.
Athens radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Athens, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 25 miles north-northwest. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Athens?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Athens the lowest scan from KENX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Athens 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 Athens, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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