Cayuga, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cayuga, Cayuga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cayuga?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 150 days in the Southern Cayuga forecast zone and Cayuga County — the most common reported hazard around Cayuga, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (78 days) and flash flooding (21 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 | 78 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Mar 2026 | Jan 19, 1996 · 1 death · $1.4 million damage |
| High winds | 17 | Dec 2021 | Oct 15, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Apr 2026 | Jun 1, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2025 | Jun 26, 2002 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2007 | Jan 15, 2007 · 3 deaths |
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 Southern Cayuga forecast zone and Cayuga County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cayuga get?
A normal year brings about 109 inches of snow to Cayuga, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Auburn weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (29.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 8.8 | 24.7 | 29.1 | 25.9 | 17.2 | 3.1 | 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 Cayuga?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 62 miles 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 Cayuga | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 62 mi southeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 78 mi northeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 102 mi west | 9,900 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 Cayuga
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cayuga, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which passed about 18 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles west of town.
Hail: 139 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 16, 2022.
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 Cayuga'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.
Cayuga radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cayuga, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 62 miles southeast. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cayuga?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cayuga the lowest scan from KBGM is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cayuga 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 Cayuga, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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