Dalton, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dalton, Livingston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dalton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County — the most common reported hazard around Dalton, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (64 days) and high winds (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Jun 2026 | Jun 16, 2022 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 36 | Jan 2024 | Feb 1, 2002 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2025 | Aug 9, 2003 · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $400,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Apr 5, 2003 · $1.1 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2005 | Jun 10, 2005 · $85,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
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 Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dalton get?
A normal year brings about 70 inches of snow to Dalton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Portageville weather station 4.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 6.8 | 16.2 | 18.6 | 14.2 | 12.9 | 1.2 | 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 Dalton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 49 miles northwest. 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 Dalton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 49 mi northwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 103 mi east-southeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCCX State College, PA | 112 mi south | 11,400 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 Dalton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dalton, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 20, 1969, which passed about 16 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 15, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles north of town.
Hail: 52 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 June 30, 1998.
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 Dalton'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.
Dalton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dalton, NY?
KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 49 miles northwest. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dalton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dalton the lowest scan from KBUF is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dalton 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 Dalton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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