Cementon, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cementon, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cementon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 92 days in the Eastern Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Cementon, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (75 days) and excessive heat (67 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 92 | Jun 2026 | Jul 27, 2008 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 67 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Aug 2024 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 26 | Feb 2019 | Sep 16, 1999 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 25 | Dec 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Sep 2023 | Aug 16, 2002 · $100,000 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 Eastern Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cementon get?
A normal year brings about 86 inches of snow to Cementon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Platte Clove weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (20.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 4.9 | 20.5 | 19.9 | 20.7 | 14.5 | 3.1 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Cementon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 32 miles north-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 Cementon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 32 mi north-northwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 103 mi south-southeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 106 mi west | 10,500 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 Cementon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cementon, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on July 10, 1989, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 18, 2022, which touched down about 16 miles south of town.
Hail: 156 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 8, 2011.
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 Cementon'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.
Cementon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cementon, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 32 miles north-northwest. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cementon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cementon the lowest scan from KENX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cementon 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 Cementon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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