Elba, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elba, Genesee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elba?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 97 days in the Genesee forecast zone and Genesee County — the most common reported hazard around Elba, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (74 days) and high winds (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 97 | Jan 2026 | Nov 17, 2014 · 1 death · $285,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | May 2026 | Sep 6, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 70 | Mar 2026 | Mar 6, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 18 | Nov 2017 | Sep 9, 2004 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jul 2024 | Jun 26, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Jan 31, 2002 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Dec 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2017 | Aug 10, 2016 · 2 deaths |
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 Genesee forecast zone and Genesee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Elba get?
A normal year brings about 74 inches of snow to Elba, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Batavia weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (23.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 5.8 | 13.0 | 23.0 | 18.6 | 11.4 | 1.7 | 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 Elba?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 29 miles west-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 Elba | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 29 mi west-southwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 127 mi east-southeast | 14,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 134 mi east-northeast | 15,200 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 Elba
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elba, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F2 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 23 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 9, 2024, which touched down about 11 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 57 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 31, 1985.
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 Elba'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.
Elba radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elba, NY?
KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 29 miles west-southwest. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elba?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elba the lowest scan from KBUF is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Elba 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 Elba, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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