DeRuyter, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for DeRuyter, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits DeRuyter?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 153 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around DeRuyter, mostly in February and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (99 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 153 | Feb 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · $25 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Feb 2026 | Jan 15, 2004 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Dec 2021 | Feb 18, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Feb 2021 | Apr 4, 2003 · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Mar 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 · 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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does DeRuyter get?
A normal year brings about 117 inches of snow to DeRuyter, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tully Heiberg Forest weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (25.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 11.2 | 21.1 | 25.2 | 24.8 | 25.4 | 7.5 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover DeRuyter?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 39 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 DeRuyter | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 39 mi south | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 70 mi north | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 93 mi east | 8,700 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 DeRuyter
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of DeRuyter, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an EF2 on July 8, 2014, which touched down about 20 miles northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 151 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 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 DeRuyter'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.
DeRuyter radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to DeRuyter, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 39 miles south. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in DeRuyter?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over DeRuyter the lowest scan from KBGM is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for DeRuyter 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 DeRuyter, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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