Glens Falls, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glens Falls, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Glens Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Southeast Warren forecast zone and Warren County — the most common reported hazard around Glens Falls, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (65 days) and excessive heat (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 1999 · 1 death · $7,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 44 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 43 | Feb 2026 | Jan 5, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 31 | Mar 2026 | Jan 13, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Oct 2019 | May 28, 2011 · $13 million damage |
| High winds | 14 | Feb 2024 | Oct 15, 2003 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jul 2021 | Jun 26, 1998 · 1 death |
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 Southeast Warren forecast zone and Warren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Glens Falls get?
A normal year brings about 60 inches of snow to Glens Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Conklingville Dam weather station 14.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.1 | 11.9 | 15.8 | 13.2 | 14.0 | 2.0 | 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 Glens Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 54 miles south-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 Glens Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 54 mi south-southwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 86 mi north-northeast | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 106 mi west-northwest | 10,600 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 Glens Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Glens Falls, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on June 11, 1976, which touched down about 2 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2024, which passed about 13 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 136 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 29, 2012.
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 Glens Falls'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.
Glens Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glens Falls, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 54 miles south-southwest. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Glens Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Glens Falls the lowest scan from KENX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Glens Falls 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 Glens Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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