Croton-on-Hudson, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Croton-on-Hudson, Westchester County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Croton-on-Hudson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 151 days in the Northern Westchester forecast zone and Westchester County — the most common reported hazard around Croton-on-Hudson, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (90 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (76 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 151 | Jun 2026 | Jul 9, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 90 | Oct 2025 | Sep 1, 2021 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 76 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 32 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · 2 deaths · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 32 | Jun 2021 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Jul 2024 | Sep 25, 1999 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 4 | Jan 2024 | Dec 6, 1996 · 1 death |
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 Northern Westchester forecast zone and Westchester County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Croton-on-Hudson get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Croton-on-Hudson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Yorktown Hts 1W weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (12.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 7.6 | 8.8 | 12.6 | 8.2 | 1.8 | 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 Croton-on-Hudson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 59 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 Croton-on-Hudson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 59 mi east-southeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 91 mi south-southwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 95 mi north | 9,000 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 Croton-on-Hudson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 40 tornadoes within 25 miles of Croton-on-Hudson, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F2 on July 12, 2006, which passed about 10 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 2, 2018, which touched down about 6 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 1, 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 Croton-on-Hudson'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.
Croton-on-Hudson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Croton-on-Hudson, NY?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 59 miles east-southeast. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Croton-on-Hudson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Croton-on-Hudson the lowest scan from KOKX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Croton-on-Hudson 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 Croton-on-Hudson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.