Cold Spring, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cold Spring, Putnam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cold Spring?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 80 days in the Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County — the most common reported hazard around Cold Spring, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (75 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 80 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Jul 2024 | Jul 9, 1997 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $1.9 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Aug 2024 | Apr 13, 2020 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2016 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Apr 2007 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2008 | Jul 9, 2002 · $500,000 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 Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cold Spring get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Cold Spring, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the West Point weather station 2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 7.0 | 11.1 | 7.1 | 9.6 | 0.4 | 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 Cold Spring?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 68 miles east-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 Cold Spring | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 68 mi east-southeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 81 mi north | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 105 mi south-southwest | 10,300 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 Cold Spring
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cold Spring, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F2 on July 12, 2006, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 9, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 166 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 July 21, 2010.
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 Cold Spring'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.
Cold Spring radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cold Spring, NY?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 68 miles east-southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cold Spring?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cold Spring the lowest scan from KOKX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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