Melrose Park, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Melrose Park, Cayuga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Melrose Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 150 days in the Southern Cayuga forecast zone and Cayuga County — the most common reported hazard around Melrose Park, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (78 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 150 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · $20 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Mar 2026 | Jan 19, 1996 · 1 death · $1.4 million damage |
| High winds | 17 | Dec 2021 | Oct 15, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Apr 2026 | Jun 1, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2025 | Jun 26, 2002 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2007 | Jan 15, 2007 · 3 deaths |
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 Southern Cayuga forecast zone and Cayuga County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Melrose Park get?
A normal year brings about 109 inches of snow to Melrose Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Auburn weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (29.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 8.8 | 24.7 | 29.1 | 25.9 | 17.2 | 3.1 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Melrose Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 56 miles south-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 Melrose Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 56 mi south-southeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 72 mi northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 113 mi west | 11,500 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 Melrose Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Melrose Park, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which passed about 19 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on August 21, 2011, which passed about 16 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 179 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 23, 2004.
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 Melrose Park'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.
Melrose Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Melrose Park, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 56 miles south-southeast. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Melrose Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Melrose Park the lowest scan from KBGM is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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