Davenport Center, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Davenport Center, Delaware County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Davenport Center?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County — the most common reported hazard around Davenport Center, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (103 days) and flash flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Jun 2026 | Jun 30, 2024 · 1 death · $115,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 103 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jul 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · 6 deaths · $9.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 35 | Apr 2022 | Oct 29, 2003 · 2 deaths · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 20 | Feb 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Feb 2026 | Jan 10, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Mar 2007 | Jan 1, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Mar 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 Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Davenport Center get?
A normal year brings about 83 inches of snow to Davenport Center, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Emmons weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (20.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 6.3 | 17.6 | 20.7 | 19.5 | 14.5 | 3.3 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Davenport Center?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 44 miles east-northeast. 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 Davenport Center | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 44 mi east-northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 57 mi west-southwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 99 mi north-northwest | 9,400 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 Davenport Center
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Davenport Center, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 9 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 25, 2022, which touched down about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 100 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 July 23, 2012.
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 Davenport Center'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.
Davenport Center radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Davenport Center, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 44 miles east-northeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 57 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Davenport Center?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Davenport Center the lowest scan from KENX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Davenport Center 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 Davenport Center, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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