Lewiston, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lewiston, Niagara County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lewiston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Niagara forecast zone and Niagara County — the most common reported hazard around Lewiston, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (79 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (77 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | May 2026 | Sep 6, 1998 · $2.3 million damage |
| High winds | 79 | Mar 2026 | Apr 28, 2011 · $800,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 77 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2015 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Jan 2024 | Nov 1, 2019 · $5.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2024 | Jan 8, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 7 | Nov 2017 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jul 2023 | Aug 13, 2001 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Apr 2018 | Jan 31, 2002 · $1.5 million 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 Niagara forecast zone and Niagara County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lewiston get?
A normal year brings about 55 inches of snow to Lewiston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Youngstown 2 E weather station 5.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (20.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 2.0 | 9.8 | 12.8 | 20.8 | 8.1 | 1.7 | 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 Lewiston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 22 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 Lewiston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 22 mi southeast | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 164 mi south-southeast | 21,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 169 mi east-southeast | 22,100 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 Lewiston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lewiston, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 30, 1987, which touched down about 22 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 9, 2024, which touched down about 10 miles south of town.
Hail: 63 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on September 27, 1998.
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 Lewiston'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.
Lewiston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lewiston, NY?
KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 22 miles southeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 164 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lewiston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lewiston the lowest scan from KBUF is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lewiston 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 Lewiston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Niagara Falls, NY radar 6 mi
- North Tonawanda, NY radar 12 mi
- Tonawanda, NY radar 14 mi
- Wilson, NY radar 15 mi
- Kenmore, NY radar 17 mi
- Lockport, NY radar 17 mi
- Williamsville, NY radar 21 mi
- Buffalo, NY radar 21 mi
- Sloan, NY radar 23 mi