Farnham, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Farnham, Erie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Farnham?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 149 days in the Southern Erie forecast zone and Erie County — the most common reported hazard around Farnham, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (143 days) and high winds (62 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 149 | Jun 2026 | Nov 6, 2015 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 143 | Jan 2026 | Nov 19, 2014 · 1 death · $2.5 million damage |
| High winds | 62 | Mar 2026 | Oct 31, 2019 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 58 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2009 · $15 million damage |
| Flooding | 47 | Apr 2025 | Nov 1, 2019 · $5.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Oct 2018 | Jul 25, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Dec 2022 | Mar 12, 2014 · $27,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2026 | — |
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 Southern Erie forecast zone and Erie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Farnham get?
A normal year brings about 208 inches of snow to Farnham, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Perrysburg weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (66.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 15.7 | 51.3 | 66.0 | 46.3 | 21.9 | 6.7 | 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 Farnham?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 30 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 Farnham | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 30 mi northeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 128 mi south-southeast | 14,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 154 mi south-southwest | 19,000 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 Farnham
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Farnham, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which passed about 19 miles south of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 5, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 46 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 28, 2017.
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 Farnham'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.
Farnham radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Farnham, NY?
KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 30 miles northeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Farnham?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Farnham the lowest scan from KBUF is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Farnham 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 Farnham, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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