Ballston Spa, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ballston Spa, Saratoga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ballston Spa?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 204 days in the Southern Saratoga forecast zone and Saratoga County — the most common reported hazard around Ballston Spa, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (84 days) and excessive heat (56 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 204 | Jun 2026 | Oct 7, 2020 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 84 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 56 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 50 | Mar 2026 | Jan 19, 1996 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Jun 2026 | Dec 17, 2000 · $190,000 damage |
| High winds | 36 | Feb 2024 | Dec 12, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 27 | Apr 2024 | Jun 27, 2007 · 1 death |
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 Saratoga forecast zone and Saratoga County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ballston Spa get?
A normal year brings about 64 inches of snow to Ballston Spa, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Saratoga Springs 4 Sw weather station 3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.9 | 15.1 | 16.5 | 15.7 | 11.4 | 1.8 | 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 Ballston Spa?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 31 miles south-southwest. 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 Ballston Spa | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 31 mi south-southwest | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 105 mi west-northwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 110 mi north-northeast | 11,000 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 Ballston Spa
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ballston Spa, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 7 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 24, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 310 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 22, 2014.
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 Ballston Spa'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.
Ballston Spa radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ballston Spa, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 31 miles south-southwest. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ballston Spa?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ballston Spa the lowest scan from KENX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ballston Spa 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 Ballston Spa, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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