Medina, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Medina, Orleans County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Medina?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 72 days in the Orleans forecast zone and Orleans County — the most common reported hazard around Medina, mostly in January and February. Next come high winds (70 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 72 | Jan 2026 | Oct 12, 2006 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 70 | Mar 2026 | Oct 31, 2019 · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Jun 2026 | Sep 6, 1998 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jul 2023 | Jul 12, 2006 · $700,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Aug 2019 | May 20, 2019 · $1.0 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 7 | Nov 2017 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Apr 2018 | Apr 4, 2003 · $1.3 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Dec 2022 | Mar 12, 2014 · $24,000 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 Orleans forecast zone and Orleans County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Medina get?
A normal year brings about 67 inches of snow to Medina, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Albion weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (19.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 4.0 | 11.3 | 19.5 | 17.3 | 12.8 | 1.9 | 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 Medina?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 26 miles southwest. 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 Medina | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 26 mi southwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 141 mi east-northeast | 16,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 141 mi east-southeast | 16,400 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 Medina
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Medina, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 7, 1961, which passed about 25 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 9, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles south of town.
Hail: 66 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 31, 1985.
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 Medina'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.
Medina radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Medina, NY?
KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 26 miles southwest. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 141 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Medina?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Medina the lowest scan from KBUF is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Medina 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 Medina, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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