Canisteo, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Canisteo, Steuben County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Canisteo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 143 days in the Steuben forecast zone and Steuben County — the most common reported hazard around Canisteo, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (68 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 143 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 68 | Mar 2026 | Aug 18, 2021 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Dec 2021 | Oct 29, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Aug 2022 | Aug 13, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Mar 2008 | Apr 4, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Aug 2024 | Sep 9, 2004 · $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 Steuben forecast zone and Steuben County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Canisteo get?
A normal year brings about 62 inches of snow to Canisteo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hornell Almond Dam weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.5 | 14.0 | 16.4 | 13.9 | 11.6 | 2.3 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Canisteo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 74 miles 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 Canisteo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 74 mi northwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 83 mi east | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 95 mi south-southwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Canisteo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Canisteo, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F3 on June 20, 1969, which passed about 23 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 6, 2024, which passed about 25 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 63 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 31, 2002.
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 Canisteo'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.
Canisteo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Canisteo, NY?
KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 74 miles northwest. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Canisteo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Canisteo the lowest scan from KBUF is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Canisteo 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 Canisteo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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