Highland Falls, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Highland Falls, Orange County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Highland Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 160 days in the Orange forecast zone and Orange County — the most common reported hazard around Highland Falls, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (90 days) and flash flooding (63 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 160 | Jun 2026 | May 15, 2018 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 90 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 63 | Jul 2025 | Jul 9, 2023 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 28 | Sep 2023 | Jul 28, 2006 · 1 death |
| High winds | 26 | Feb 2025 | Nov 13, 2003 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 18 | Dec 2011 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jul 2019 | Jul 22, 2011 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Orange forecast zone and Orange County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Highland Falls get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Highland Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the West Point weather station 1.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 7.0 | 11.1 | 7.1 | 9.6 | 0.4 | 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 Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 67 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 Highland Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 67 mi east-southeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 85 mi north | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 101 mi south-southwest | 9,700 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 Highland Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Highland Falls, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F2 on July 12, 2006, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 27, 2020, which touched down about 16 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 165 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on July 8, 2021.
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 Falls'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 Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Highland Falls, NY?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 67 miles east-southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Highland Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Highland Falls the lowest scan from KOKX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Highland Falls 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 Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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