Kingston, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kingston, Ulster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kingston?
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 Kingston, 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 Kingston get?
A normal year brings about 59 inches of snow to Kingston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mohonk Lake weather station 13.8 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 Kingston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 45 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 Kingston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 45 mi north | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 94 mi southeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 104 mi west | 10,200 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 Kingston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kingston, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 16, 1974, which passed about 24 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 9, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 145 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 15, 2018.
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 Kingston'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.
Kingston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kingston, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 45 miles north. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kingston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kingston the lowest scan from KENX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kingston 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 Kingston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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