Highland, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Highland, Ulster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Highland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 163 days in the Eastern Ulster forecast zone and Ulster County — the most common reported hazard around Highland, mostly in July and August. Next come excessive heat (81 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (64 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 163 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 1998 · 1 death · $500 damage |
| Excessive heat | 81 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 1996 · $80,000 damage |
| Flooding | 52 | Aug 2024 | Jan 19, 1996 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Jul 2023 | Dec 17, 2000 · 1 death |
| High winds | 34 | Mar 2021 | Sep 16, 1999 · $225,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 20 | Sep 2023 | Jul 3, 2009 · 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 Eastern Ulster forecast zone and Ulster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Highland get?
A normal year brings about 59 inches of snow to Highland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mohonk Lake weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.8 | 12.9 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 12.4 | 1.8 | 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 Highland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 60 miles north. 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 Highland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 60 mi north | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 82 mi southeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 109 mi west-northwest | 11,000 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 Highland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Highland, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 29, 1971, which passed about 17 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 9, 2024, which touched down about 5 miles west of town.
Hail: 175 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 8, 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 Highland'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.
Highland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Highland, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 60 miles north. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Highland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Highland the lowest scan from KENX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Highland 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 Highland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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