Duane Lake, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Duane Lake, Schenectady County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Duane Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Western Schenectady forecast zone and Schenectady County — the most common reported hazard around Duane Lake, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (96 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2016 · $203,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 96 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 42 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 36 | Mar 2026 | Jan 19, 1996 · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 29 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Aug 2020 | Jul 23, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 15 | Apr 2021 | Dec 12, 2000 · $20,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Sep 2021 | May 27, 2015 · $75,000 damage |
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 Western Schenectady forecast zone and Schenectady County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Duane Lake get?
A normal year brings about 56 inches of snow to Duane Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Albany Nwfo Univ weather station 14.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.7 | 15.5 | 16.5 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 2.3 | 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 Duane Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 12 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 Duane Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 12 mi south | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 103 mi west-southwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 105 mi northwest | 10,400 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 Duane Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 31 tornadoes within 25 miles of Duane Lake, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on July 10, 1989, which passed about 13 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 24, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles north of town.
Hail: 304 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 22, 2014.
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 Duane Lake'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.
Duane Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Duane Lake, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 12 miles south. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Duane Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Duane Lake the lowest scan from KENX is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Duane Lake 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 Duane Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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