Esperance, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Esperance, Schoharie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Esperance?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 105 days in the Schoharie forecast zone and Schoharie County — the most common reported hazard around Esperance, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (102 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (50 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 105 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Aug 2025 | Aug 13, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 50 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 37 | Jun 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · 2 deaths · $12 million damage |
| High winds | 27 | Nov 2019 | Nov 13, 2003 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2021 | Jun 14, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2019 | — |
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 Schoharie forecast zone and Schoharie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Esperance get?
A normal year brings about 54 inches of snow to Esperance, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cobleskill 2 Ese weather station 11.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.7 | 13.1 | 13.7 | 10.7 | 12.4 | 1.5 | 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 Esperance?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 16 miles southeast. 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 Esperance | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 16 mi southeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 96 mi west-southwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 99 mi northwest | 9,500 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 Esperance
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Esperance, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on July 10, 1989, which passed about 8 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 24, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 208 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 Esperance'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.
Esperance radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Esperance, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 16 miles southeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Esperance?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Esperance the lowest scan from KENX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Esperance 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 Esperance, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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