Hammondsport, NY Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Hammondsport, Steuben County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Hammondsport?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 143 days in the Steuben forecast zone and Steuben County — the most common reported hazard around Hammondsport, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (68 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (57 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	143	Jun 2026	Jul 21, 2003 · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding	68	Mar 2026	Aug 18, 2021 · 1 death · $15,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	57	Jan 2026	Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	15	Jan 2022	Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage
High winds	15	Dec 2021	Oct 29, 2012 · $200,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage	8	Aug 2022	Aug 13, 2005 · $50,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet	7	Mar 2008	Apr 4, 2003 · $500,000 damage
Flooding	6	Aug 2024	Sep 9, 2004 · $200,000 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 Steuben forecast zone and Steuben County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Hammondsport?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 65 miles east-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 Hammondsport	View
KBGM Binghamton, NY	65 mi east-southeast	5,100 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KBUF Buffalo, NY	86 mi west-northwest	7,600 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KCCX State College, PA	110 mi south-southwest	11,200 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 Hammondsport

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hammondsport, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on August 30, 1955, which touched down about 16 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 19, 2022, which touched down about 21 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 120 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 5, 2025.

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 Hammondsport'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.

Hammondsport radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Hammondsport, NY?

KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 65 miles east-southeast. KBUF (Buffalo, NY) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Hammondsport?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hammondsport the lowest scan from KBGM is about 5,100 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Hammondsport 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 Hammondsport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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