Brushton, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brushton, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brushton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 97 days in the Northern Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Brushton, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (81 days) and high winds (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 97 | Jan 2026 | Mar 5, 2001 · $75,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jul 2025 | Jul 21, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 35 | Mar 2026 | Jan 9, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2023 | Jul 1, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Aug 2024 | Apr 27, 2011 · $6.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2023 | Jun 21, 1997 · $20,000 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 Northern Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brushton get?
A normal year brings about 75 inches of snow to Brushton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lawrenceville 3 Sw weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 5.7 | 15.8 | 16.9 | 15.6 | 15.7 | 4.9 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Brushton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 70 miles east-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 Brushton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 70 mi east-southeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 94 mi southwest | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 157 mi south | 19,500 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 Brushton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brushton, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and May. The strongest was an F2 on September 19, 1954, which touched down about 13 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 1, 2004, which touched down about 13 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 31 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 October 1, 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 Brushton'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.
Brushton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brushton, NY?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 70 miles east-southeast. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brushton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brushton the lowest scan from KCXX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brushton 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 Brushton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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