Earlville, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Earlville, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Earlville?
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 Earlville, 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 Earlville get?
A normal year brings about 77 inches of snow to Earlville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sherburne weather station 4.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (18.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 6.1 | 15.9 | 18.7 | 18.8 | 14.6 | 2.5 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Earlville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 44 miles south-southwest. 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 Earlville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 44 mi south-southwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 71 mi north | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 76 mi east | 6,400 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 Earlville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 41 tornadoes within 25 miles of Earlville, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF2 on July 8, 2014, which touched down about 18 miles north-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 22, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 122 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 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 Earlville'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.
Earlville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Earlville, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 44 miles south-southwest. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Earlville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Earlville the lowest scan from KBGM is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Earlville 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 Earlville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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