Coopers Plains, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Coopers Plains, Steuben County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Coopers Plains?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 143 days in the Steuben forecast zone and Steuben County — the most common reported hazard around Coopers Plains, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (68 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 143 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 68 | Mar 2026 | Aug 18, 2021 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Dec 2021 | Oct 29, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Aug 2022 | Aug 13, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Mar 2008 | Apr 4, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Aug 2024 | Sep 9, 2004 · $200,000 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 Steuben forecast zone and Steuben County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Coopers Plains get?
A normal year brings about 53 inches of snow to Coopers Plains, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Corning weather station 4.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (13.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 4.1 | 10.0 | 11.8 | 11.3 | 13.6 | 2.2 | 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 Coopers Plains?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 59 miles east. 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 Coopers Plains | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 59 mi east | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 97 mi west-northwest | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 98 mi south-southwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Coopers Plains
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Coopers Plains, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on August 30, 1955, which touched down about 15 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 2, 2014, which passed about 22 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 119 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 5, 2025.
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 Coopers Plains'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.
Coopers Plains radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Coopers Plains, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 59 miles east. KBUF (Buffalo, NY) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Coopers Plains?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Coopers Plains the lowest scan from KBGM is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Coopers Plains 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 Coopers Plains, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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