Brewster Hill, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brewster Hill, Putnam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brewster Hill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 80 days in the Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County — the most common reported hazard around Brewster Hill, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (75 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 80 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Jul 2024 | Jul 9, 1997 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $1.9 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Aug 2024 | Apr 13, 2020 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2016 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Apr 2007 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2008 | Jul 9, 2002 · $500,000 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 Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brewster Hill get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Brewster Hill, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Danbury weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.9 | 8.6 | 15.7 | 11.0 | 10.4 | 1.7 | 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 Brewster Hill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 55 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 Brewster Hill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 55 mi southeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 84 mi north-northwest | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 110 mi south-southwest | 11,200 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 Brewster Hill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 49 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brewster Hill, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F2 on August 21, 1951, which passed about 17 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 12, 2023, which touched down about 16 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 152 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 21, 2010.
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 Brewster Hill'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.
Brewster Hill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brewster Hill, NY?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 55 miles southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brewster Hill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brewster Hill the lowest scan from KOKX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brewster Hill 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 Brewster Hill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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