Gainesville, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gainesville, Wyoming County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gainesville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 162 days in the Wyoming forecast zone and Wyoming County — the most common reported hazard around Gainesville, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (71 days) and high winds (60 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 162 | Jan 2026 | Nov 16, 2022 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | May 2025 | Sep 4, 2017 · $30,000 damage |
| High winds | 60 | Mar 2026 | Oct 31, 2019 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2024 | Jun 26, 1998 · $4.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2021 | Jul 8, 1998 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2023 | Jan 31, 2002 · $250,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Feb 2020 | Mar 12, 2014 · $45,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2011 | May 22, 2004 · $75,000 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 Wyoming forecast zone and Wyoming County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gainesville get?
A normal year brings about 70 inches of snow to Gainesville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Portageville weather station 6.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 6.8 | 16.2 | 18.6 | 14.2 | 12.9 | 1.2 | 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 Gainesville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 37 miles northwest. 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 Gainesville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 37 mi northwest | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 114 mi east-southeast | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCCX State College, PA | 119 mi south | 12,600 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 Gainesville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gainesville, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 20, 1969, which passed about 23 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 15, 2024, which touched down about 17 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 Gainesville'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.
Gainesville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gainesville, NY?
KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 37 miles northwest. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gainesville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gainesville the lowest scan from KBUF is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gainesville 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 Gainesville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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