Downsville, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Downsville, Delaware County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Downsville?
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 Downsville, 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 Downsville get?
A normal year brings about 55 inches of snow to Downsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fishs Eddy weather station 12.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 3.6 | 8.7 | 16.1 | 10.0 | 14.0 | 2.2 | 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 Downsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 51 miles west. 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 Downsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 51 mi west | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 59 mi northeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 121 mi north-northwest | 12,800 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 Downsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Downsville, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2025, which passed about 12 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 96 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 9, 2000.
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 Downsville'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.
Downsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Downsville, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 51 miles west. KENX (Albany, NY) is 59 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Downsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Downsville the lowest scan from KBGM is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Downsville 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 Downsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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