Cato, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cato, Cayuga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cato?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 150 days in the Northern Cayuga forecast zone and Cayuga County — the most common reported hazard around Cato, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (132 days) and high winds (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 150 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · $20 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 132 | Jan 2026 | Nov 22, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 39 | Feb 2024 | Mar 9, 2002 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Mar 2026 | Jan 19, 1996 · 1 death · $1.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Apr 2026 | May 20, 2019 · $500,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 7 | Nov 2017 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2025 | Jun 26, 2002 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Apr 2018 | Apr 4, 2003 · 1 death · $2.5 million 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 Cayuga forecast zone and Cayuga County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cato get?
A normal year brings about 79 inches of snow to Cato, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Baldwinsville weather station 11.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (22.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 3.0 | 18.2 | 22.2 | 21.6 | 12.6 | 1.0 | 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 Cato?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTYX (Montague, NY), about 60 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 Cato | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTYX Montague, NY | 60 mi northeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 73 mi south-southeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 111 mi west | 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 Cato
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cato, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which crossed near town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 10, 2024, which touched down about 12 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 23, 2004.
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 Cato'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.
Cato radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cato, NY?
KTYX (Montague, NY), about 60 miles northeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cato?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cato the lowest scan from KTYX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cato 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 Cato, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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