Mahopac, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mahopac, Putnam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mahopac?
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 Mahopac, 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 Mahopac get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Mahopac, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Yorktown Hts 1W weather station 7.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (12.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 7.6 | 8.8 | 12.6 | 8.2 | 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 Mahopac?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 57 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 Mahopac | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 57 mi southeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 86 mi north | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 104 mi south-southwest | 10,300 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 Mahopac
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mahopac, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F2 on August 21, 1951, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 12, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 1, 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 Mahopac'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.
Mahopac radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mahopac, NY?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 57 miles southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mahopac?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mahopac the lowest scan from KOKX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mahopac 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 Mahopac, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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