Hunter, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hunter, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hunter?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 118 days in the Western Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Hunter, mostly in January and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (92 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (51 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 118 | Feb 2026 | Mar 13, 2010 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 92 | Jun 2026 | Jul 27, 2008 · $400,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 51 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Aug 2024 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death |
| High winds | 27 | Feb 2019 | Sep 16, 1999 · $350,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Dec 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Sep 2023 | Aug 16, 2002 · $100,000 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 Western Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hunter get?
A normal year brings about 94 inches of snow to Hunter, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the E Jewett weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (22.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 6.1 | 22.1 | 20.9 | 18.4 | 18.4 | 6.3 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Hunter?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 27 miles north-northeast. 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 Hunter | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 27 mi north-northeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 91 mi west | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 116 mi southeast | 12,100 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 Hunter
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hunter, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on July 10, 1989, which passed about 15 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 13, 2022, which touched down about 21 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 88 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 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 Hunter'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.
Hunter radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hunter, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 27 miles north-northeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hunter?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hunter the lowest scan from KENX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hunter 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 Hunter, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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