Fishers Island, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fishers Island, Suffolk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fishers Island?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Northeast Suffolk forecast zone and Suffolk County — the most common reported hazard around Fishers Island, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (86 days) and high winds (64 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 86 | Jul 2025 | Aug 13, 2014 · $35 million damage |
| High winds | 64 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 28 | Jun 2026 | Aug 18, 2018 · 1 death |
| Coastal flooding | 24 | Jan 2024 | Oct 18, 2009 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Mar 2010 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | Feb 2026 | Feb 8, 2013 · 1 death · $6.0 million 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 Northeast Suffolk forecast zone and Suffolk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fishers Island get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Fishers Island, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Groton weather station 6.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 5.2 | 5.8 | 8.3 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 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 Fishers Island?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 53 miles west-southwest. 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 Fishers Island | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 53 mi west-southwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 65 mi northeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 140 mi northwest | 16,300 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 Fishers Island
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fishers Island. Most came in June and October. The strongest was an F1 on July 19, 1963, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on November 13, 2021, which touched down about 11 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 54 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 20, 1995.
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 Fishers Island'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.
Fishers Island radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fishers Island, NY?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 53 miles west-southwest. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fishers Island?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fishers Island the lowest scan from KOKX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fishers Island 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 Fishers Island, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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