Avoca, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Avoca, Steuben County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Avoca?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 143 days in the Steuben forecast zone and Steuben County — the most common reported hazard around Avoca, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (68 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 143 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 68 | Mar 2026 | Aug 18, 2021 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Dec 2021 | Oct 29, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Aug 2022 | Aug 13, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Mar 2008 | Apr 4, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Aug 2024 | Sep 9, 2004 · $200,000 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 Steuben forecast zone and Steuben County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Avoca get?
A normal year brings about 62 inches of snow to Avoca, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hornell Almond Dam weather station 15 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.5 | 14.0 | 16.4 | 13.9 | 11.6 | 2.3 | 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 Avoca?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 75 miles east. 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 Avoca | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 75 mi east | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 76 mi west-northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 107 mi south-southwest | 10,700 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 Avoca
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Avoca. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F1 on August 7, 1972, which touched down about 19 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on September 19, 2022, which touched down about 13 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 78 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 5, 2025.
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 Avoca'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.
Avoca radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Avoca, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 75 miles east. KBUF (Buffalo, NY) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Avoca?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Avoca the lowest scan from KBGM is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Avoca 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 Avoca, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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