Clarkson, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clarkson, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clarkson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 119 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Clarkson, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (90 days) and high winds (74 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 119 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2007 · 1 death · $55,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 90 | Jan 2026 | Mar 16, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 74 | Mar 2026 | Feb 17, 2006 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jun 2025 | Jul 12, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Oct 2021 | May 20, 2019 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jul 2017 | Jul 14, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 7 | Nov 2017 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Apr 4, 2003 · $14 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 Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clarkson get?
A normal year brings about 102 inches of snow to Clarkson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rochester Gtr Intl Ap weather station 14.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (27.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 8.1 | 22.3 | 27.4 | 23.1 | 17.9 | 3.0 | 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 Clarkson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 46 miles west-southwest. 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 Clarkson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 46 mi west-southwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 118 mi east-northeast | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 122 mi southeast | 13,000 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 Clarkson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clarkson. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F1 on September 3, 1993, which passed about 17 miles southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 29, 2020, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 58 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 10, 1974.
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 Clarkson'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.
Clarkson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clarkson, NY?
KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 46 miles west-southwest. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clarkson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clarkson the lowest scan from KBUF is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Clarkson 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 Clarkson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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