Cleveland, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cleveland, Oswego County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cleveland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 308 days in the Oswego forecast zone and Oswego County — the most common reported hazard around Cleveland, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (148 days) and high winds (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 308 | Mar 2026 | Feb 2, 2007 · $3.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 148 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 49 | Feb 2024 | Nov 18, 2013 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Aug 2024 | May 20, 2019 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Aug 2024 | Jun 20, 2019 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 7 | Nov 2017 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2020 | Dec 15, 2016 · $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 Oswego forecast zone and Oswego County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cleveland get?
A normal year brings about 151 inches of snow to Cleveland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Camden weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (41.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 15.6 | 35.2 | 41.4 | 38.0 | 17.1 | 2.9 | 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 Cleveland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTYX (Montague, NY), about 37 miles north-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 Cleveland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTYX Montague, NY | 37 mi north-northeast | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 72 mi south | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 103 mi east-southeast | 10,000 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 Cleveland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 39 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cleveland, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which passed about 15 miles west of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which passed about 23 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 212 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Cleveland'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.
Cleveland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cleveland, NY?
KTYX (Montague, NY), about 37 miles north-northeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cleveland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cleveland the lowest scan from KTYX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cleveland 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 Cleveland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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