Copenhagen, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Copenhagen, Lewis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Copenhagen?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 282 days in the Lewis forecast zone and Lewis County — the most common reported hazard around Copenhagen, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (126 days) and high winds (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 282 | Mar 2026 | Dec 28, 2001 · $2.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | Jun 2026 | Jun 10, 2008 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 46 | Feb 2024 | Sep 15, 2008 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Aug 2024 | Apr 28, 2011 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jul 2024 | May 22, 2014 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2013 | Jan 8, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | Feb 2020 | — |
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 Lewis forecast zone and Lewis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Copenhagen get?
A normal year brings about 228 inches of snow to Copenhagen, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hooker 12 Nnw weather station 3.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (60.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | 20.6 | 50.6 | 60.6 | 54.7 | 28.4 | 9.6 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Copenhagen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTYX (Montague, NY), about 9 miles south. 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 Copenhagen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTYX Montague, NY | 9 mi south | 500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 118 mi south | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 121 mi southeast | 12,900 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 Copenhagen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Copenhagen, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an EF3 on August 7, 2023, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 9, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 15 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 20, 1992.
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 Copenhagen'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.
Copenhagen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Copenhagen, NY?
KTYX (Montague, NY), about 9 miles south. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Copenhagen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Copenhagen the lowest scan from KTYX is about 500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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