Houghton, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Houghton, Allegany County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Houghton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Allegany forecast zone and Allegany County — the most common reported hazard around Houghton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (61 days) and flash flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | Jun 2026 | Jul 26, 2005 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Jan 2026 | Nov 22, 2000 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 42 | Mar 2026 | Jul 23, 2003 · $7.0 million damage |
| High winds | 31 | Jan 2024 | Oct 29, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Aug 2021 | Jan 19, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2018 | Jun 29, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Nov 2002 | Nov 17, 2002 · $50,000 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 Allegany forecast zone and Allegany County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Houghton get?
A normal year brings about 85 inches of snow to Houghton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rushford weather station 4.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (22.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 10.3 | 20.1 | 22.2 | 16.4 | 13.2 | 2.7 | 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 Houghton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 46 miles 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 Houghton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 46 mi northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 104 mi south | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 113 mi east | 11,600 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 Houghton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Houghton, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 20, 1969, which passed about 9 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 9, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 41 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 28, 2017.
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 Houghton'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.
Houghton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Houghton, NY?
KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 46 miles northwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Houghton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Houghton the lowest scan from KBUF is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Houghton 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 Houghton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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