Hancock, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hancock, Delaware County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hancock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County — the most common reported hazard around Hancock, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (103 days) and flash flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Jun 2026 | Jun 30, 2024 · 1 death · $115,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 103 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jul 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · 6 deaths · $9.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 35 | Apr 2022 | Oct 29, 2003 · 2 deaths · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 20 | Feb 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Feb 2026 | Jan 10, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Mar 2007 | Jan 1, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Mar 2012 | — |
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 Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hancock get?
A normal year brings about 55 inches of snow to Hancock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fishs Eddy weather station 5.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 3.6 | 8.7 | 16.1 | 10.0 | 14.0 | 2.2 | 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 Hancock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 40 miles west-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 Hancock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 40 mi west-northwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KENX Albany, NY | 76 mi northeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 126 mi north | 13,800 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 Hancock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hancock, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 9 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2025, which passed about 19 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 91 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 15, 2018.
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 Hancock'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.
Hancock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hancock, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 40 miles west-northwest. KENX (Albany, NY) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hancock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hancock the lowest scan from KBGM is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hancock 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 Hancock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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