Hamilton, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hamilton, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hamilton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 153 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Hamilton, mostly in February and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (99 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 153 | Feb 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · $25 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Feb 2026 | Jan 15, 2004 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Dec 2021 | Feb 18, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Feb 2021 | Apr 4, 2003 · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Mar 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 · 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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hamilton get?
A normal year brings about 77 inches of snow to Hamilton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sherburne weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (18.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 6.1 | 15.9 | 18.7 | 18.8 | 14.6 | 2.5 | 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 Hamilton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 49 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 Hamilton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 49 mi south-southwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 64 mi north | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 77 mi east-southeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Hamilton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hamilton, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an EF2 on July 8, 2014, which touched down about 12 miles north-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 22, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 165 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 9, 2011.
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 Hamilton'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.
Hamilton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hamilton, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 49 miles south-southwest. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 64 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hamilton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hamilton the lowest scan from KBGM is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hamilton 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 Hamilton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Sherburne, NY radar 11 mi
- Waterville, NY radar 11 mi
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- Sherrill, NY radar 17 mi
- Vernon, NY radar 17 mi
- Clinton, NY radar 18 mi
- Oneida, NY radar 18 mi
- Canastota, NY radar 20 mi
- Norwich, NY radar 20 mi