Colton, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Colton, St. Lawrence County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Colton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 119 days in the Southwestern St. Lawrence forecast zone and St. Lawrence County — the most common reported hazard around Colton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (65 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 119 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Jan 2026 | Dec 29, 2019 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2026 | Jan 26, 2004 · 1 death |
| High winds | 15 | Jan 2025 | Jan 9, 2008 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Aug 2024 | Aug 9, 2024 · $3.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Jul 2024 | May 10, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Aug 2024 | Apr 15, 2014 · $4.1 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $250,000 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 Southwestern St. Lawrence forecast zone and St. Lawrence County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Colton get?
A normal year brings about 77 inches of snow to Colton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Canton 4 Se weather station 8.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (19.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 5.1 | 19.6 | 18.9 | 17.5 | 12.5 | 3.5 | 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 Colton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTYX (Montague, NY), about 67 miles south-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 Colton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTYX Montague, NY | 67 mi south-southwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 88 mi east | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 144 mi south-southeast | 17,000 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 Colton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Colton, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F2 on September 19, 1954, which touched down about 13 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 21, 1993, which touched down about 7 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 22 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 10, 1966.
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 Colton'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.
Colton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Colton, NY?
KTYX (Montague, NY), about 67 miles south-southwest. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Colton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Colton the lowest scan from KTYX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Colton 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 Colton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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