Nichols, NY Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Nichols, Tioga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Nichols?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Tioga forecast zone and Tioga County — the most common reported hazard around Nichols, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (71 days) and flash flooding (37 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	113	Jun 2026	Jul 7, 2021 · $70,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	71	Jan 2026	Dec 13, 2007 · 1 death
Flash flooding	37	Mar 2026	Jun 27, 2006 · $100 million damage
Flooding	29	Dec 2020	Sep 7, 2011 · $309 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	14	Jan 2022	Jan 10, 2004 · $10,000 damage
High winds	8	Feb 2011	Nov 13, 2003 · $120,000 damage
Excessive heat	5	Jun 2025	Jun 23, 2025 · 1 death
Ice storms & sleet	4	Jan 2003	Jan 1, 2003 · $100,000 damage

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 Tioga forecast zone and Tioga County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Nichols get?

A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Nichols, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Owego 3 Wsw weather station 5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (12.2 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.1	2.9	9.6	11.9	12.2	10.8	1.6	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 Nichols?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 23 miles east-northeast. 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 Nichols	View
KBGM Binghamton, NY	23 mi east-northeast	1,300 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KCCX State College, PA	114 mi southwest	11,700 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KENX Albany, NY	124 mi east-northeast	13,400 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 Nichols

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nichols, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 12 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 28, 2019, which passed about 11 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 192 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 June 1, 2022.

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 Nichols'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.

Nichols radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Nichols, NY?

KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 23 miles east-northeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Nichols?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nichols the lowest scan from KBGM is about 1,300 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Nichols 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 Nichols, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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