North Creek, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Creek, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 118 days in the Northern Warren forecast zone and Warren County — the most common reported hazard around North Creek, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (99 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 118 | Feb 2026 | Apr 9, 2000 · $55,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 1999 · 1 death · $7,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 53 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 43 | Mar 2026 | Jan 19, 1996 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 30 | Feb 2024 | Sep 16, 1999 · $350,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Oct 2019 | May 28, 2011 · $13 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jul 2021 | Jun 26, 1998 · 1 death |
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 Northern Warren forecast zone and Warren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Creek get?
A normal year brings about 78 inches of snow to North Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the N Creek 5 Se weather station 4.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 5.9 | 15.7 | 18.7 | 17.0 | 15.4 | 4.2 | 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 North Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 70 miles 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 North Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 70 mi northeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 76 mi south | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 85 mi west | 7,500 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 North Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Creek, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on August 28, 1973, which touched down about 20 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2024, which passed about 17 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 47 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 29, 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 North Creek'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.
North Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Creek, NY?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 70 miles northeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Creek the lowest scan from KCXX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North Creek 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 North Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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