Homer, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Homer, Cortland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Homer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Cortland forecast zone and Cortland County — the most common reported hazard around Homer, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (91 days) and flash flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Jun 2026 | Jun 22, 2024 · $59,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 91 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Mar 2026 | Jan 19, 1996 · $5.7 million damage |
| Flooding | 27 | Apr 2026 | Apr 1, 2005 · $12 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Feb 2019 | Feb 18, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2007 | Jan 1, 2003 · $200,000 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 Cortland forecast zone and Cortland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Homer get?
A normal year brings about 117 inches of snow to Homer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tully Heiberg Forest weather station 10 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (25.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 11.2 | 21.1 | 25.2 | 24.8 | 25.4 | 7.5 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Homer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 32 miles south-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 Homer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 32 mi south-southeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 81 mi north-northeast | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 108 mi east | 10,800 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 Homer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Homer, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on October 14, 1989, which touched down about 23 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 15, 2024, which passed about 9 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 128 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 9, 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 Homer'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.
Homer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Homer, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 32 miles south-southeast. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Homer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Homer the lowest scan from KBGM is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Homer 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 Homer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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