Bard College, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bard College, Dutchess County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bard College?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 195 days in the Western Dutchess forecast zone and Dutchess County — the most common reported hazard around Bard College, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (84 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (69 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 195 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2024 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 84 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 69 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 36 | Dec 2020 | Sep 16, 1999 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Jan 2024 | Apr 16, 2007 · $5.7 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jun 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Aug 2019 | Aug 12, 2016 · 2 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 Western Dutchess forecast zone and Dutchess County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bard College get?
A normal year brings about 86 inches of snow to Bard College, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Platte Clove weather station 12.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (20.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 4.9 | 20.5 | 19.9 | 20.7 | 14.5 | 3.1 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bard College?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 40 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 Bard College | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 40 mi north-northwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 97 mi southeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 107 mi west | 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 Bard College
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bard College, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 16, 1974, which passed about 16 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 9, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 153 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 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 Bard College'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.
Bard College radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bard College, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 40 miles north-northwest. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bard College?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bard College the lowest scan from KENX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bard College 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 Bard College, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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