Binghamton University, NY Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Binghamton University, Broome County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Binghamton University?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 177 days in the Broome forecast zone and Broome County — the most common reported hazard around Binghamton University, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (86 days) and flash flooding (67 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds177Jun 2026Jul 3, 2025 · $4.0 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms86Jan 2026Jan 3, 2003 · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding67Jul 2025Jun 13, 2003 · 5 deaths · $100,000 damage
Flooding50Aug 2024Sep 7, 2011 · $170 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill18Jan 2022Jan 10, 2004 · $10,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage15Jul 2021Apr 8, 2010 · $35,000 damage
High winds14Feb 2019Aug 28, 2011 · $300,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet5Jan 2003Jan 1, 2003 · $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 Broome forecast zone and Broome County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Binghamton University get?

A normal year brings about 87 inches of snow to Binghamton University, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Binghamton weather station 7.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (20.6 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
1.06.818.120.619.716.43.80.1

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Binghamton University?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 8 miles north. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Binghamton UniversityView
KBGM
Binghamton, NY		8 mi north400 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KENX
Albany, NY		103 mi east-northeast10,100 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KTYX
Montague, NY		116 mi north12,100 ftLimited — 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 Binghamton University

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Binghamton University, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF0 on February 28, 2024, which touched down about 9 miles north-northeast of town.

Hail: 199 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 1, 2022.

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 Binghamton University'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.

Binghamton University radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Binghamton University, NY?

KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 8 miles north. KENX (Albany, NY) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Binghamton University?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Binghamton University the lowest scan from KBGM is about 400 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Binghamton University 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 Binghamton University, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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