Old Forge, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Old Forge, Herkimer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Old Forge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 154 days in the Northern Herkimer forecast zone and Herkimer County — the most common reported hazard around Old Forge, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (145 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (60 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 154 | Mar 2026 | Mar 26, 2002 · $15,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 145 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2001 · $85,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 60 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 53 | May 2025 | Oct 31, 2019 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 38 | Apr 2026 | Jan 19, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 22 | Feb 2024 | Feb 10, 2001 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jun 2023 | Jul 15, 1997 · $70,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2019 | — |
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 Herkimer forecast zone and Herkimer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Old Forge get?
A normal year brings about 158 inches of snow to Old Forge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Old Forge weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (46.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 14.9 | 34.8 | 46.7 | 30.9 | 22.6 | 5.3 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Old Forge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTYX (Montague, NY), about 36 miles west. 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 Old Forge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTYX Montague, NY | 36 mi west | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KENX Albany, NY | 90 mi south-southeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 105 mi east-northeast | 10,400 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 Old Forge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Old Forge, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an EF3 on August 7, 2023, which passed about 23 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2024, which passed about 5 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 19 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-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 Old Forge'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.
Old Forge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Old Forge, NY?
KTYX (Montague, NY), about 36 miles west. KENX (Albany, NY) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Old Forge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Old Forge the lowest scan from KTYX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Old Forge 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 Old Forge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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