North Hornell, NY Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for North Hornell, Steuben 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 North Hornell?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 143 days in the Steuben forecast zone and Steuben County — the most common reported hazard around North Hornell, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (68 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (57 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds143Jun 2026Jul 21, 2003 · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding68Mar 2026Aug 18, 2021 · 1 death · $15,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms57Jan 2026Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill15Jan 2022Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage
High winds15Dec 2021Oct 29, 2012 · $200,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage8Aug 2022Aug 13, 2005 · $50,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet7Mar 2008Apr 4, 2003 · $500,000 damage
Flooding6Aug 2024Sep 9, 2004 · $200,000 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 Steuben forecast zone and Steuben County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does North Hornell get?

A normal year brings about 62 inches of snow to North Hornell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hornell Almond Dam weather station 2.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.4 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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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 Hornell?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 69 miles northwest. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over North HornellView
KBUF
Buffalo, NY		69 mi northwest5,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KBGM
Binghamton, NY		86 mi east7,700 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KCCX
State College, PA		100 mi south9,600 ftFair — 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 Hornell

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Hornell, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and August. The strongest was an F3 on June 20, 1969, which passed about 20 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 6, 2024, which passed about 24 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 60 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.25-inch hail on June 26, 2009.

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 Hornell'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 Hornell radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to North Hornell, NY?

KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 69 miles northwest. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in North Hornell?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Hornell the lowest scan from KBUF is about 5,500 ft up.

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

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