Firthcliffe, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Firthcliffe, Orange County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Firthcliffe?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 160 days in the Orange forecast zone and Orange County — the most common reported hazard around Firthcliffe, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (90 days) and flash flooding (63 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 160 | Jun 2026 | May 15, 2018 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 90 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 63 | Jul 2025 | Jul 9, 2023 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 28 | Sep 2023 | Jul 28, 2006 · 1 death |
| High winds | 26 | Feb 2025 | Nov 13, 2003 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 18 | Dec 2011 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jul 2019 | Jul 22, 2011 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Orange forecast zone and Orange County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Firthcliffe get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Firthcliffe, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the West Point weather station 5.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 7.0 | 11.1 | 7.1 | 9.6 | 0.4 | 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 Firthcliffe?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 73 miles east-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 Firthcliffe | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 73 mi east-southeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 79 mi north | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 105 mi south | 10,400 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 Firthcliffe
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Firthcliffe, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 14, 1988, which passed about 24 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 9, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles north of town.
Hail: 160 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 July 21, 2010.
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 Firthcliffe'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.
Firthcliffe radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Firthcliffe, NY?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 73 miles east-southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Firthcliffe?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Firthcliffe the lowest scan from KOKX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Firthcliffe 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 Firthcliffe, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.