Brocton, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brocton, Chautauqua County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brocton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 216 days in the Chautauqua forecast zone and Chautauqua County — the most common reported hazard around Brocton, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (176 days) and high winds (90 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 216 | Feb 2026 | Nov 21, 2000 · $10 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 176 | Jun 2026 | Jul 9, 1999 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 90 | Mar 2026 | Oct 31, 2019 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 54 | Jun 2025 | Aug 9, 2009 · $30 million damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Apr 2025 | Oct 27, 2019 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Sep 2013 | Jun 7, 2011 · $40,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | Dec 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2002 | Jan 31, 2002 · $250,000 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 Chautauqua forecast zone and Chautauqua County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brocton get?
A normal year brings about 76 inches of snow to Brocton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fredonia weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (26.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 5.4 | 17.3 | 26.7 | 13.0 | 11.6 | 1.4 | 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 Brocton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 53 miles northeast. 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 Brocton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 53 mi northeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 126 mi southeast | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 135 mi south-southwest | 15,200 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 Brocton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brocton, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 23 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 10, 2024, which passed about 13 miles east of town.
Hail: 47 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on April 14, 2019.
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 Brocton'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.
Brocton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brocton, NY?
KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 53 miles northeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brocton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brocton the lowest scan from KBUF is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brocton 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 Brocton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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