Merritt Park, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Merritt Park, Dutchess County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Merritt Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 195 days in the Western Dutchess forecast zone and Dutchess County — the most common reported hazard around Merritt Park, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (84 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (69 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 195 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2024 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 84 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 69 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 36 | Dec 2020 | Sep 16, 1999 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Jan 2024 | Apr 16, 2007 · $5.7 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jun 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Aug 2019 | Aug 12, 2016 · 2 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 Western Dutchess forecast zone and Dutchess County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Merritt Park get?
A normal year brings about 58 inches of snow to Merritt Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stormville weather station 7.2 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 Merritt Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 70 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 Merritt Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 70 mi southeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 73 mi north | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 114 mi south-southwest | 11,700 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 Merritt Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Merritt Park, 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 24 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 9, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 173 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 Merritt 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.
Merritt Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Merritt Park, NY?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 70 miles southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Merritt Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Merritt Park the lowest scan from KOKX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Merritt 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 Merritt Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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