Aurora, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Aurora, Cayuga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Aurora?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 150 days in the Southern Cayuga forecast zone and Cayuga County — the most common reported hazard around Aurora, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (78 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 150 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · $20 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Mar 2026 | Jan 19, 1996 · 1 death · $1.4 million damage |
| High winds | 17 | Dec 2021 | Oct 15, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Apr 2026 | Jun 1, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2025 | Jun 26, 2002 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2007 | Jan 15, 2007 · 3 deaths |
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 Southern Cayuga forecast zone and Cayuga County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Aurora get?
A normal year brings about 56 inches of snow to Aurora, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Aurora Rsch Farm weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.8 | 10.5 | 15.0 | 12.7 | 11.8 | 2.1 | 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 Aurora?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 53 miles southeast. 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 Aurora | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 53 mi southeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 86 mi northeast | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 104 mi west | 10,200 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 Aurora
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Aurora, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 2, 1969, which passed about 17 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF2 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 141 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 21, 2013.
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 Aurora'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.
Aurora radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Aurora, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 53 miles southeast. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Aurora?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Aurora the lowest scan from KBGM is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Aurora 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 Aurora, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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