Fabius, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fabius, Onondaga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fabius?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 167 days in the Onondaga forecast zone and Onondaga County — the most common reported hazard around Fabius, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (129 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 167 | Feb 2026 | Mar 6, 1996 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · 3 deaths · $90 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | May 2025 | Jun 30, 2015 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 23 | Dec 2021 | Oct 15, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 17 | Jul 2014 | Aug 27, 2004 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Mar 2007 | Apr 4, 2003 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 7 | May 2019 | Apr 2, 2005 · $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 Onondaga forecast zone and Onondaga County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fabius get?
A normal year brings about 117 inches of snow to Fabius, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tully Heiberg Forest weather station 7.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (25.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 11.2 | 21.1 | 25.2 | 24.8 | 25.4 | 7.5 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Fabius?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 44 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 Fabius | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 44 mi south | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 65 mi north-northeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 99 mi east | 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 Fabius
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fabius, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an EF2 on July 8, 2014, which touched down about 21 miles east-northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 178 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 Fabius'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.
Fabius radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fabius, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 44 miles south. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fabius?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fabius the lowest scan from KBGM is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fabius 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 Fabius, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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