Lake Carmel, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Carmel, Putnam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Carmel?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 80 days in the Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Carmel, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (75 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 80 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Jul 2024 | Jul 9, 1997 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $1.9 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Aug 2024 | Apr 13, 2020 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2016 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Apr 2007 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2008 | Jul 9, 2002 · $500,000 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 Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Carmel get?
A normal year brings about 58 inches of snow to Lake Carmel, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stormville weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 2.1 | 11.2 | 14.3 | 12.9 | 14.3 | 3.1 | 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 Lake Carmel?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 59 miles 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 Lake Carmel | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 59 mi southeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 80 mi north-northwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 112 mi south-southwest | 11,400 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 Lake Carmel
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 47 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Carmel, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F2 on August 21, 1951, which passed about 17 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 12, 2023, which touched down about 17 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 160 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 July 21, 2010.
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 Lake Carmel'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.
Lake Carmel radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Carmel, NY?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 59 miles southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Carmel?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Carmel the lowest scan from KOKX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Carmel 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 Lake Carmel, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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