New York, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New York, Kings County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New York?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 48 days in the Kings (Brooklyn) forecast zone and Kings County — the most common reported hazard around New York, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (44 days) and flash flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2016 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 44 | Jun 2026 | Jul 22, 2003 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 42 | Oct 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 · 1 death |
| High winds | 30 | Feb 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 2 deaths · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Apr 2014 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 13 | Jan 2024 | Oct 29, 2012 · 5 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Aug 2025 | Jul 26, 2012 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2013 | Aug 1, 2006 · 14 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 Kings (Brooklyn) forecast zone and Kings County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New York get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to New York, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ny Ave V Brooklyn weather station 5.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 4.3 | 6.5 | 8.5 | 4.4 | 0.6 | 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 New York?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 55 miles south-southwest. 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 New York | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 55 mi south-southwest | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 58 mi east-northeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 133 mi north | 15,000 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 New York
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of New York, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an EF2 on August 8, 2007, which passed about 2 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2022, which touched down about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 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 New York'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.
New York radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New York, NY?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 55 miles south-southwest. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 58 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New York?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New York the lowest scan from KDIX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New York 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 New York, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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