Cortland West, NY Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Cortland West, Cortland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Cortland West?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Cortland forecast zone and Cortland County — the most common reported hazard around Cortland West, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (91 days) and flash flooding (36 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds115Jun 2026Jun 22, 2024 · $59,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms91Jan 2026Jan 3, 2003 · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding36Mar 2026Jan 19, 1996 · $5.7 million damage
Flooding27Apr 2026Apr 1, 2005 · $12 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill17Jan 2022Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage
High winds12Feb 2019Feb 18, 2011 · $50,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet5Jan 2007Jan 1, 2003 · $200,000 damage
Excessive heat4Mar 2012—

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 Cortland forecast zone and Cortland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Cortland West get?

A normal year brings about 64 inches of snow to Cortland West, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Freeville 1 Ne weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.1 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Cortland West?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 30 miles south-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Cortland WestView
KBGM
Binghamton, NY		30 mi south-southeast1,800 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KTYX
Montague, NY		85 mi north-northeast7,500 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KENX
Albany, NY		110 mi east11,100 ftLimited — 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 Cortland West

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cortland West, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on October 14, 1989, which touched down about 24 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 15, 2024, which passed about 7 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 140 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 9, 2011.

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 Cortland West'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.

Cortland West radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Cortland West, NY?

KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 30 miles south-southeast. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Cortland West?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cortland West the lowest scan from KBGM is about 1,800 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Cortland West 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 Cortland West, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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