Moravia, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Moravia, Cayuga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Moravia?
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 Moravia, 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 Moravia get?
A normal year brings about 56 inches of snow to Moravia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Aurora Rsch Farm weather station 12.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.8 | 10.5 | 15.0 | 12.7 | 11.8 | 2.1 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Moravia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 42 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 Moravia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 42 mi south-southeast | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 81 mi north-northeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 118 mi west | 12,500 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 Moravia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Moravia, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on June 2, 1969, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 15, 2024, which passed about 19 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 158 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 3, 2012.
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 Moravia'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.
Moravia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Moravia, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 42 miles south-southeast. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Moravia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Moravia the lowest scan from KBGM is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Moravia 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 Moravia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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