Fort Johnson, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fort Johnson, Montgomery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fort Johnson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County — the most common reported hazard around Fort Johnson, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (86 days) and flooding (63 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 86 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 63 | Jun 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $4.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 47 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 38 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Sep 2021 | Jun 28, 2013 · 1 death |
| High winds | 31 | Apr 2024 | Dec 12, 2000 · $125,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2020 | Jun 10, 2008 · $20,000 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 Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Fort Johnson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 27 miles south-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 Fort Johnson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 27 mi south-southeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 91 mi northwest | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 103 mi west-southwest | 10,100 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 Fort Johnson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fort Johnson, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F4 on July 10, 1989, which passed about 17 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 24, 2024, which touched down about 8 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 227 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Fort Johnson'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.
Fort Johnson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fort Johnson, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 27 miles south-southeast. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fort Johnson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fort Johnson the lowest scan from KENX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fort Johnson 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 Fort Johnson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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