Montour Falls, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Montour Falls, Schuyler County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Montour Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 75 days in the Schuyler forecast zone and Schuyler County — the most common reported hazard around Montour Falls, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (57 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Jun 2026 | Jul 15, 2024 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2025 | Jul 22, 2003 · $3.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Dec 2021 | Sep 16, 1999 · $71,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Mar 2008 | Apr 4, 2003 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Mar 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2019 | — |
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 Schuyler forecast zone and Schuyler County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Montour Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 45 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 Montour Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 45 mi east-southeast | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 105 mi west-northwest | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 114 mi north-northeast | 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 Montour Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Montour Falls, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 2, 2014, which passed about 18 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 5, 2025.
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 Montour Falls'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.
Montour Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Montour Falls, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 45 miles east-southeast. KBUF (Buffalo, NY) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Montour Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Montour Falls the lowest scan from KBGM is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Montour Falls 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 Montour Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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