Castleton-on-Hudson, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Castleton-on-Hudson, Rensselaer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Castleton-on-Hudson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 181 days in the Western Rensselaer forecast zone and Rensselaer County — the most common reported hazard around Castleton-on-Hudson, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (80 days) and excessive heat (62 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 181 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 80 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 62 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 38 | Jan 2024 | Sep 16, 1999 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Jul 2023 | Aug 11, 2008 · $4.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 32 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 26 | Dec 2023 | Jan 19, 1996 · $3.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Jun 2020 | May 13, 2000 · $70,000 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 Western Rensselaer forecast zone and Rensselaer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Castleton-on-Hudson get?
A normal year brings about 53 inches of snow to Castleton-on-Hudson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the West Sand Lake 2 S weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.1 | 11.0 | 15.6 | 9.4 | 10.9 | 2.4 | 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 Castleton-on-Hudson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 16 miles west-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 Castleton-on-Hudson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 16 mi west-northwest | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 117 mi west | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 124 mi south-southeast | 13,400 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 Castleton-on-Hudson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 31 tornadoes within 25 miles of Castleton-on-Hudson, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on August 28, 1973, which passed about 19 miles east-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 9, 2015, which touched down about 23 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 285 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 22, 2014.
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 Castleton-on-Hudson'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.
Castleton-on-Hudson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Castleton-on-Hudson, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 16 miles west-northwest. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Castleton-on-Hudson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Castleton-on-Hudson the lowest scan from KENX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Castleton-on-Hudson 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 Castleton-on-Hudson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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