Monsey, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Monsey, Rockland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Monsey?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 77 days in the Rockland forecast zone and Rockland County — the most common reported hazard around Monsey, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (62 days) and flash flooding (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 77 | Jul 2025 | May 15, 2018 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Feb 2026 | Mar 7, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 52 | Jul 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · 1 death · $4.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 34 | Apr 2022 | — |
| High winds | 21 | Dec 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Jun 2021 | Jul 19, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Rockland forecast zone and Rockland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Monsey get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Monsey, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dobbs Ferry-Ardsley weather station 14.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 5.6 | 9.4 | 10.9 | 5.8 | 0.7 | 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 Monsey?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 65 miles east-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 Monsey | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 65 mi east-southeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 82 mi south-southwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 102 mi north | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Monsey
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Monsey, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F2 on July 12, 2006, which passed about 11 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 29, 2021, which touched down about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 178 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 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 Monsey'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.
Monsey radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Monsey, NY?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 65 miles east-southeast. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Monsey?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Monsey the lowest scan from KOKX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Monsey 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 Monsey, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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