Harris Hill, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Harris Hill, Erie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Harris Hill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 150 days in the Northern Erie forecast zone and Erie County — the most common reported hazard around Harris Hill, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (149 days) and high winds (91 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 150 | Jan 2026 | Nov 17, 2014 · 8 deaths · $1.3 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 149 | Jun 2026 | Nov 6, 2015 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 91 | Mar 2026 | Oct 31, 2019 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 60 | Apr 2025 | Nov 1, 2019 · $5.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 58 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2009 · $15 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Oct 2018 | Jul 25, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Dec 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 · 40 deaths · $15 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2023 | Jan 31, 2002 · $1.5 million 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 Northern Erie forecast zone and Erie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Harris Hill get?
A normal year brings about 95 inches of snow to Harris Hill, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Buffalo weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (26.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 7.8 | 25.3 | 26.7 | 18.1 | 14.1 | 2.5 | 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 Harris Hill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 3 miles west-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 Harris Hill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 3 mi west-southwest | 200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 146 mi south-southeast | 17,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 147 mi east-southeast | 17,600 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 Harris Hill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Harris Hill, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on August 19, 1970, which touched down about 22 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 9, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 101 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on September 27, 1998.
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 Harris Hill'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.
Harris Hill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Harris Hill, NY?
KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 3 miles west-southwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 146 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Harris Hill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Harris Hill the lowest scan from KBUF is about 200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Harris Hill 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 Harris Hill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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