Elizabethtown, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elizabethtown, Essex County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elizabethtown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 132 days in the Western Essex forecast zone and Essex County — the most common reported hazard around Elizabethtown, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (101 days) and flash flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 132 | Feb 2026 | Apr 19, 2022 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Jul 2025 | Jun 10, 2008 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Jul 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $36 million damage |
| Flooding | 39 | Dec 2023 | Aug 28, 2011 · $6.0 million damage |
| High winds | 26 | Mar 2026 | Sep 17, 1999 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2012 | Jul 17, 2012 · $50,000 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 Essex forecast zone and Essex County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Elizabethtown get?
A normal year brings about 64 inches of snow to Elizabethtown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Elizabethtown weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually February (17.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.8 | 12.2 | 13.1 | 17.2 | 13.9 | 3.1 | 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 Elizabethtown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 29 miles northeast. 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 Elizabethtown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 29 mi northeast | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 109 mi west-southwest | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 116 mi south-southwest | 12,000 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 Elizabethtown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elizabethtown, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 6, 1952, which passed about 20 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 18, 2022, which touched down about 17 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 72 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 14, 1957.
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 Elizabethtown'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.
Elizabethtown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elizabethtown, NY?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 29 miles northeast. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elizabethtown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elizabethtown the lowest scan from KCXX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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